Comp Judge

Working Title: Comp Judge-Workers Compensation Judge Job Class: Compensation Judge Agency: Administrative Hearings + Job ID : 82884 + Location : St. Paul or Duluth + Telework Eligible : Hybrid-2 days per pay week in office + Full/Part Time : Full-Time + Regular/Temporary : Unlimited + Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers + Date Posted : 01/06/2025 + Closing Date : 02/06/2025 + Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administrative Hearings / Admin. Hearings-Excluded All Others + Division/Unit : Office of Admin. Hearings / Workers Compensation Division + Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift + Days of Work : Monday - Friday + Travel Required : Yes + Salary Range: $89.70 / hourly; $187,293 / annually + Classified Status : Classified + Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrepresented + FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking applicants to serve as a Workers Compensation Judge. We are hiring up to three (3) Workers' Compensation Judges; the judges will be based at either OAH office - St Paul or Duluth. This is a hybrid work opportunity; judges work a minimum of four days in the office per pay period. OAH renders justice through fair, timely and impartial administrative hearings and high-quality dispute resolution services. Each year, 10,000 new workers' compensation cases are filed at OAH, involving 7,500 workers and their employers, insurers, and medical providers. Core Responsibilities: + Serve as a workers' compensation judge. + Act in accordance with the Code of Judicial Conduct and applicable statutory codes of ethics. + Research, understand, interpret, apply, and explain relevant law in complex legal and factual settings. + Conduct fair and impartial hearings in complex, adversarial cases in accordance with governing laws and rules. + Resolve issues of law and fact based upon the application of sound, supported legal reasoning to facts based upon evidence in the hearing record. + Engage in clear, respectful oral communication. + Prepare clear, concise, and easily understandable written decisions and orders. + Establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and respectful relationships with diverse people. + Maintain license to practice law in the State of Minnesota. Minimum Qualifications IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING, APPLICANTS MUST : 1. Complete the online application. 2. Upload a cover letter and resume that: o Describes the nature of your law practice o Lists any awards or other recognitions you received o Describes any pro bono legal activities o Lists current and past memberships/activities in law and/or professional associations o Describes your knowledge, experience, and any specialized training in workers' compensation laws, alternative dispute resolution, and intercultural competency o Describes any teaching you have done in law school, continuing legal education, or other professional education programs o Lists any articles or publications you have written after law school o Lists any significant community activities 3. Submit a writing sample to (not to exceed 10 pages). All documents required MUST be received no later than the close of this posting. Minimum Qualifications 1. Juris Doctorate (J.D.) 2. Current licensure in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of workers' compensation laws. 4. Demonstrated legal writing skills. 5. Intercultural competency; ability to relate and communicate effectively with individuals who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences. 6. Ability to work well as part of a team. 7. Ability to uphold judicial temperament, which requires compassion, decisiveness, open-mindedness, courtesy, patience, freedom from bias, and commitment to equal justice under the law. Preferred Qualifications 1. Litigation experience 2. Mediator or arbitrator experience 3. Experience as a judge in an administrative setting 4. Demonstrated commitment to community and public service Physical Requirements Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force to occasionally move and/or transport objects. A sedentary job is defined as one which involves being stationary (or sitting) most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if being active and moving from place to place is required only occasionally. Additional Requirements It is the policy of the Office of Administrative Hearings that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only) + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Court Records Check AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.