Workers' Compensation Judge

Do you have the knowledge, experience, and discretion to effectively handle disputes about workers' compensation claims? The Workers' Compensation Office of Adjudication (WCOA) is seeking Workers' Compensation Judges (WCJs) to act as the hearing level judges in adjudicating contested claims regarding who can get benefits, stopping or changing them, and the reasonableness and necessity of medical treatment. Do not miss this opportunity to take the next step in your legal career!

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to indicate a preference during the interview processes for WCOA's Williamsport, WCOA's Philadelphia, or both the Williamsport and Philadelphia offices.

In this position, you will render final decisions in workers' compensation claims, exercising sole discretion and judgement in deciding factually and legally complex cases while meeting statutory requirements. You will be expected to manage a caseload of hundreds of petitions in litigation with unbiased judgement and diligence to ensure that all processes for hearings, postponement and continuance requests, and decisions are completed in a timely manner. This includes overseeing clerical staff who maintain the flow of information and legal documents, scheduling, typing, and related duties. Your work will rely on your knowledge of the applicable laws, rules, regulations, case law, and rules of evidence; your familiarity with medical terminology and treatment modalities; and your extensive alternative dispute resolution and mediation abilities.

WCJs are essential for protecting the due process rights of all parties, resolving conflicts in evidence or expert opinion, and issuing prompt final decisions as required by statute, consent decree, regulation, and policy. Our team and the workers of Pennsylvania will rely on you to conduct impartial and orderly hearings in which all parties act with and are treated with civility. Apply today and facilitate the adjudication process with us!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, upon successful completion of the training period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Williamsport or Philadelphia. More information will be provided during the interview process.
  • 110 North 8^th Street, 4^th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  • 208 West Third Street, Rear, Suite 202, Williamsport, PA 17701
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.