Assistant Chief Industrial Appeals Judge - Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

Agency Name: Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

Position / Job Title : Assistant Chief Industrial Appeals Judge

Location: Remote Optional

Category : Attorney

Job Description: The WA State Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is recruiting for an Assistant Chief Industrial Appeals Judge.

Salary: $128,856 – 138,360

Location: The official duty station is Olympia. Remote work is optional (Washington State residency is required).

Duties:

Reporting to the Chief Industrial Appeals Judge, this position is one of eight Assistant Chiefs and a member of the agency's Extended Management Team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise at least six Industrial Appeals Judges. Lead, coach and mentor staff for high-level performance and personal growth. Evaluate judicial performance and determine and impose appropriate disciplinary or corrective action in consultation with the Chief Judge. Assist in the interview and hiring process for new staff.

• Provide coverage for hearings, mediation, and review. Review the timeliness and accuracy of written orders, the proper conduct of quasi-judicial hearings, and the proper interpretation of the laws under which proceedings are conducted. Review Orders on Agreement of Parties and Dismiss Orders for legal sufficiency, and rule on and issue orders on interlocutory appeals. Timely issue legally correct orders on cases assigned.

• Directly contribute to and support the agency's mission, vision and goals. As a member of the Extended Management Team, actively participate in development and implementation of the agency's strategic plan. Implement agency-wide initiatives as assigned.

• Serve as a member of the Dispute Resolution management group and participate in tactical and strategic management decisions impacting the Dispute Resolution division.

• Develop policies for program area through active participation with Extended Management Team and division management group. Implement and apply policy in areas of program responsibility and in performance of supervisory duties.

• Actively work on internal committees and special assignments to achieve agency improvements and fulfill agency strategic goals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor

• Active or judicial membership in the Washington State Bar Association

• Ability to travel throughout Washington State

• Five years' experience practicing law in Washington state with an emphasis in workers' compensation law, WISHA, or other areas of law covered by the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

Benefits

This position includes medical, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, deferred compensation, flexible spending account, dependent care assistance, paid time off (sick leave, vacation leave, personal holiday, personal leave day), 11 paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program. Tuition Reimbursement is available for eligible employees subject to guidelines and funding. You can find more information about benefits at Benefits - careers.wa.gov.

Link to Application: http://biia.wa.gov/Jobs.html

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Application Deadline: March 10, 2024