Louisiana
Workers’ Compensation Judge-Chief – Office of Workers’ Compensation
The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. We do not process individual workers' compensation claims or issue benefit payments.
The Workers’ Compensation Judge-Chief serves as a principal administrator of the Hearings Division within the Office of Workers' Compensation, overseeing statewide judicial operations to ensure consistent, efficient, and complaint adjudication of workers' compensation disputes. This role provides leadership and coordination across 10 district offices, evaluates performance, and addresses training and development needs for judicial personnel. The role ensures division-wide compliance, adjudicates motions to reuse and other hearings as needed, and fills judicial gaps during extended absences or vacancies.
Statewide travel is required to fulfill administrative oversight and support district office operations.
* If selected for an interview, the incumbent must be able to provide a Letter of Good Standing *
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus eight years of experience as a practicing attorney. Two years of this experience must have been in the adjudication of Workers' Compensation law. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Details
Serves as administrator of the Hearings Division of the Office of Workers' Compensation. Develops policies and procedures necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the Hearings Division.
Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of manuals governing the procedures and operation of the Hearings Division.
Reviews, recommends changes, and directs the drafting of changes in the Hearing Rules and Workers' Compensation Act, as necessary.
Identifies training needs, schedules training sessions, prepares training materials, initiates development of subordinates, and recommends appropriate personnel actions as required.
Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance of the various district offices and provides the necessary coordination between activities.
Consults with segments of management responsible for policy or action.
Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Assist with any necessary updates to the Louisiana Administrative Code.
Conducts hearings on Motions to Recuse workers' compensation judges or assigns to another workers' compensation judge for hearing; and adjudicates workers' compensation hearings and trials upon extended absence of judge or vacant judge position.
Acts as liaison with Records Management, Medical Services, and other divisions of the agency, as well as diverse state and federal entities to coordinate the efficient handling of claims.
Conducts performance evaluations of subordinates and ensures that duties, responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
Acts as liaison with the public, and responds to both public and legislative complaints concerning the conduct of the Workers' Compensation Judges and their staff.
Speaks at seminars and conferences on Workers' Compensation issues.
Position Specific Details Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
Appointment Type:
Probational/Job Appointment/Promotional/Detail to Special Duty
How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact For further information about this vacancy contact: Kedrick Kennedy kkennedy@lwc.la.gov
EEO Statement Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154
Our Human Resources Team is focused on building fairness, clarity, and results.
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The Workers’ Compensation Judge-Chief serves as a principal administrator of the Hearings Division within the Office of Workers' Compensation, overseeing statewide judicial operations to ensure consistent, efficient, and complaint adjudication of workers' compensation disputes. This role provides leadership and coordination across 10 district offices, evaluates performance, and addresses training and development needs for judicial personnel. The role ensures division-wide compliance, adjudicates motions to reuse and other hearings as needed, and fills judicial gaps during extended absences or vacancies.
Statewide travel is required to fulfill administrative oversight and support district office operations.
* If selected for an interview, the incumbent must be able to provide a Letter of Good Standing *
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus eight years of experience as a practicing attorney. Two years of this experience must have been in the adjudication of Workers' Compensation law. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Details
Serves as administrator of the Hearings Division of the Office of Workers' Compensation. Develops policies and procedures necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the Hearings Division.
Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of manuals governing the procedures and operation of the Hearings Division.
Reviews, recommends changes, and directs the drafting of changes in the Hearing Rules and Workers' Compensation Act, as necessary.
Identifies training needs, schedules training sessions, prepares training materials, initiates development of subordinates, and recommends appropriate personnel actions as required.
Directs, monitors, and appraises the performance of the various district offices and provides the necessary coordination between activities.
Consults with segments of management responsible for policy or action.
Ensures compliance within area of responsibility. Assist with any necessary updates to the Louisiana Administrative Code.
Conducts hearings on Motions to Recuse workers' compensation judges or assigns to another workers' compensation judge for hearing; and adjudicates workers' compensation hearings and trials upon extended absence of judge or vacant judge position.
Acts as liaison with Records Management, Medical Services, and other divisions of the agency, as well as diverse state and federal entities to coordinate the efficient handling of claims.
Conducts performance evaluations of subordinates and ensures that duties, responsibilities, authority, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
Acts as liaison with the public, and responds to both public and legislative complaints concerning the conduct of the Workers' Compensation Judges and their staff.
Speaks at seminars and conferences on Workers' Compensation issues.
Position Specific Details Location:
Baton Rouge, LA
Appointment Type:
Probational/Job Appointment/Promotional/Detail to Special Duty
How To Apply No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their applications to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact For further information about this vacancy contact: Kedrick Kennedy kkennedy@lwc.la.gov
EEO Statement Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency that serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154
Our Human Resources Team is focused on building fairness, clarity, and results.
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