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OAH will post openings for up to three Workers' Compensation Judges in January 2025.
Workers' Compensation Judge position
The Workers' Compensation Judges will:
- 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.
The Workers' Compensation Judges will work at either OAH office - St. Paul or Duluth.
Minimum qualifications
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
- Current licensure in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workers' compensation laws.
- Demonstrated legal writing skills.
- Intercultural competency. Ability to relate and communicate effectively with individuals who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to uphold judicial temperament, which requires compassion, decisiveness, open-mindedness, courtesy, patience, freedom from bias, and commitment to equal justice under the law.
Applications
Once the positions are posted, you can apply online at mn.gov/careers.
Applications will require a cover letter, resume, application, and writing sample.
If you know someone who you think would be perfect for this role, please encourage them to apply!
Informational interviews
Interested in an informational interview? Please reply to this email.
More to come
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Questions?
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