Texas Workforce Commission
Hearings Officer (Statewide)
Texas Workforce Commission, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Hearings Officer (Statewide)
Join to apply for the Hearings Officer (Statewide) role at Texas Workforce Commission. The Texas Workforce Commission is looking for attorneys or law school graduates to serve as Hearing Officers for unemployment hearings.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or be willing to relocate to Texas.
This job requires a working knowledge of court proceedings, which includes taking testimony, entering exhibits, and writing decisions based on law, policy, and precedents. The ideal candidate must maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. While our office is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, work can be performed from any city in Texas.
Who We Are The Appeals Department holds hearings for first level appeals from an original determination in disputed claims for unemployment insurance benefits. The Texas Unemployment Compensation Act is the governing law for these hearings. Upon request, the Appeals Department may also be called upon to hold other special hearings. Hearings are mandated by state law and are held in a fair and impartial manner.
What You’ll Do The Hearing Officer I conducts formal hearings on appeals involving claims for unemployment insurance for the Appeals Department across the state. Hearing Officers perform routine work and work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
You Will Be Trusted To
After gaining a working knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions, a new hearing officer will conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI benefits in accordance with Federal and Texas law and procedures.
Regularly confer with agency personnel to obtain additional information pertaining to appeals and clarify future implications of decisions; question witnesses and rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence; and adjudicate benefit eligibility issues raised in appeals filed by claimants or employers.
Render decisions affirming, modifying, or reversing previous rulings based on testimony, claims records, applicable provisions of laws, and established precedents.
Perform related duties as needed.
You Are a Great Fit With
Good organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Experience in holding Unemployment Insurance Appeal Hearings.
Experience as a licensed attorney in any U.S. court.
Experience operating computers and office software.
You Qualify With
Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association.
Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association will still be required if substituting experience for education.
Two years of full‑time experience as a hearings officer conducting Unemployment Insurance benefits entitlement hearings in Texas or another state satisfies the minimum qualifications.
When Should You Apply/Other Things To Know
Apply now. It’s a great job for new law school graduates, attorneys licensed in other states, and experienced attorneys licensed in Texas. We expect many applicants for this posting.
Candidates chosen to interview should be familiar with Teams prior to their scheduled interview time.
What You’ll Earn
TWC is a Family‑Friendly Certified Workplace.
The salary is $4,700.00–$4,982.00 per month.
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave and vacation leave. New State of Texas employees are also eligible for a retirement benefit that includes a 401(k) savings plan.
Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf.
How To Apply To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
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TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or be willing to relocate to Texas.
This job requires a working knowledge of court proceedings, which includes taking testimony, entering exhibits, and writing decisions based on law, policy, and precedents. The ideal candidate must maintain a reliable and consistent work schedule and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours. While our office is located at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, work can be performed from any city in Texas.
Who We Are The Appeals Department holds hearings for first level appeals from an original determination in disputed claims for unemployment insurance benefits. The Texas Unemployment Compensation Act is the governing law for these hearings. Upon request, the Appeals Department may also be called upon to hold other special hearings. Hearings are mandated by state law and are held in a fair and impartial manner.
What You’ll Do The Hearing Officer I conducts formal hearings on appeals involving claims for unemployment insurance for the Appeals Department across the state. Hearing Officers perform routine work and work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
You Will Be Trusted To
After gaining a working knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions, a new hearing officer will conduct telephone hearings on entitlement to UI benefits in accordance with Federal and Texas law and procedures.
Regularly confer with agency personnel to obtain additional information pertaining to appeals and clarify future implications of decisions; question witnesses and rule on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence; and adjudicate benefit eligibility issues raised in appeals filed by claimants or employers.
Render decisions affirming, modifying, or reversing previous rulings based on testimony, claims records, applicable provisions of laws, and established precedents.
Perform related duties as needed.
You Are a Great Fit With
Good organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.
Experience in holding Unemployment Insurance Appeal Hearings.
Experience as a licensed attorney in any U.S. court.
Experience operating computers and office software.
You Qualify With
Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association.
Graduation from an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association will still be required if substituting experience for education.
Two years of full‑time experience as a hearings officer conducting Unemployment Insurance benefits entitlement hearings in Texas or another state satisfies the minimum qualifications.
When Should You Apply/Other Things To Know
Apply now. It’s a great job for new law school graduates, attorneys licensed in other states, and experienced attorneys licensed in Texas. We expect many applicants for this posting.
Candidates chosen to interview should be familiar with Teams prior to their scheduled interview time.
What You’ll Earn
TWC is a Family‑Friendly Certified Workplace.
The salary is $4,700.00–$4,982.00 per month.
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave and vacation leave. New State of Texas employees are also eligible for a retirement benefit that includes a 401(k) savings plan.
Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor’s Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf.
How To Apply To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Government Administration
#J-18808-Ljbffr