ATTORNEY 3 - Workers Comp., Government O...
Location: , West Virginia
Description: State of West Virginia is looking of ATTORNEY 3 - Workers Comp., Government O... right now, this vacancy will be assigned in West Virginia. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. Under the direction of the assistant legal director, performs advanced and complex legal work as a staff specialist or may function as a principal att! orney for a specific agency or program. The position will provide legal support to the Offices of Insurance Commissioner Consumer Service Division and Claims Services Division and may provide legal guidance relating to complaint processes, with particular emphasis on complaints relating to workers' compensation claims. The position may also provide legal support for the permanent total disability reviewing board. Specific knowledge of statutes, rules, procedures and court opinions relating to workers' compensation system is required. Drafts legal pleadings or briefs on complex regulatory and workers' compensation cases and issues. May represent the agency as needed in administrative hearings and before appellate courts. Provides direction to other attorneys on such matters as trial procedures, appellate procedures, workers' compensation claims and procedures, labor compliance matters and document approval. May determine as necessary further appeal of old fund workers' compe! nsation claims and makes recommendations to supervisor concern! ing the same. As requested by supervisor, works directly with third party administrators of the old fund on workers' compensation claims. May also work on settlement of old fund and uninsured employers' fund workers' compensation claims, approving settlements, providing legal advice to TPA's, consulting with defense counsel on the claims, and generally coordinating settlement activities on these claims. Consults with agency staff on the interpretation of court opinions and statutes, the application of rules, and related matters where a serious legal issue is involved. As needed, reviews contracts and advises supervisor or executive division regarding the same. Knowledge of general statutes, rules, court opinions and attorney general opinions is needed, as well as general knowledge of judicial procedure, legislative procedure, bill preparation and government operation. Must be skilled in written and oral communication and must have the ability to analyze, appraise and organi! ze facts, and present materials in a clear and logical form for oral or written presentation. Ability to perform complex legal work in the drafting of legal instruments, proposed legislation and legal opinions. Special qualifications desired: specific knowledge of statutes, rules, procedures and court opinions relating to workers' compensation system is required as well as knowledge of general statutes, rules, court opinions and attorney general opinions. General knowledge of judicial procedure, bill preparation, and government operation is also needed. Must be skilled in written and oral communication and must have the ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, and present materials in a clear and logical form for oral and written presentation.
Hiring Process: APPLY ONLINE. We do not accept paper applications without prior approval. If you must use a paper application due to disability or other valid reason, please call our office (304) 558-3950 ext. ! 0 for special instructions. Your eligible score will be based on inform! ation provided in your application.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training: Admission to the West Virginia State Bar.
Experience: Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment in the practice of law
The successful candidate should have specific knowledge of statutes, rules, procedures and court opinions relating to workers' compensation, as well as legislative procedures, bill preparation and government operations.
Substitution: One year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid employment as an attorney with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner shall be considered the equivalent of two years of experience.
NOTICE: If you are claiming college or other post-high school education or license, you MUST attach or provide by mail a legible copy of your education transcript, license or training record. You will not be considered for employme! nt until this verification has been received. To avoid missing a job op! portunity, it is important that you provide this verification as soon as possible. You only have to provide this verification one time. It is not required with every application. Attach documents to the online application, or mail to: Division of Personnel, 1900 Washington St E. Charleston, WV 25305. This notice supercedes any contrary information in any specific announcement.
If you decide to apply you will be required to answer the online Supplemental Questions shown in the tab above.
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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 21:24:17 GMT
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