Attorney 3, LEP011, Pay Grade: M, Appellate Division

Salary Range: $ 75, 000.00 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Job Summary: Under broad supervision provides analysis and/ or recommendations on legal issues within the scope and authority of the agency. Acts as liaison or representative between the agency and the Department of Law

State Board of Workers’ Compensation Employee Benefits Include:

Location: 270 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta GA, 30303.  This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work, as applicable, and may be adjusted in accordance with business requirements

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• This position consists primarily of assisting the three-member Board of Directors in reviewing, analyzing, and disposing of workers’ compensation appeals.
• The Staff Attorney will be responsible for attending appellate oral arguments, performing legal research, providing analysis and policy recommendations, and drafting legal memoranda, orders, and awards.
• The Staff Attorney may have the opportunity to be trained as a Settlement Adjudicator. Opportunity also exists for professional advancement. 
• Determine validity of claim and associate liability according to current laws, judicial and administrative precedents and available evidence.
• Prepare written responses to clients
• Recommends the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements
• Ensures compliance with all applicable SBWC policies, state and federal regulations.
• Other Duties as assigned

State Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited college or university AND license to practice law in the State of Georgia
• OR eligibility to sit for the next Georgia Bar examination followed by Georgia Bar exam passage and licensure to practice law in the State of Georgia within one (1) year of hiring OR reciprocity AND Two years of relevant legal experience
• OR Two years of experience required at the lower-level Attorney 2 (LEP021)

SBWC Specific Qualifications and Competencies

• have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Georgia (or be eligible for admission on motion); have excellent legal research, writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.  A successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively.  

Specific Application Instructions:

• Submit your application via Team Georgia Careers
• Attach the following documents:
  • Updated resume
  • Cover letter addressed to "Michelle Thomas, Appellate Division Director"]
  • Copies of relevant certifications or licenses
  • Writing Sample 10-page limit
• Incomplete applications or those missing required documentation may not be considered
• Applications must be submitted by the application deadline date
• No applications will be accepted via fax or regular mail
• Due to the large volume of applications received by this office, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email
• All qualified applicants will be considered, but not all will necessarily receive an interview

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL SBWC JOBS

The interview is just one part of the overall selection process and is not the only criteria used to make the final selection.  In addition to the interview, the final selection is based on the applicant’s work history and performance (documented in HR and/or Office files), PeopleSoft/employee status (i.e. rehire code), employee performance reviews, personnel file review (HR & Office Files), Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), criminal background check and employment reference checks (including references and commendations from Managers and other relevant documentation) and, for supervisory positions, demonstrated leadership skills based on past and current work history will be considered.  

Internal Applicants:

In accordance with Internal policy an applicant must have no active disciplinary actions to be in good employment standing.  Actions that may disqualify an applicant include letters of reprimand (active for 12 months after issuance date); suspension without pay or disciplinary demotion (active for 12 months from the effective date); Performance Improvement Plans (PIP) and Leave Restriction Plans (active until 12 months after the date of conclusion). In addition, an employee must have an overall e-Performance rating score of three (3) or higher on their most current evaluation.  Please note that Memorandums of Concern are not considered disqualifying factors.  Human Resources may remove any employee from consideration for selection who is pending a disciplinary action; however, if the action is resolved in the employee’s favor, he or she will be allowed to compete. 

This is an internal and external job announcement. This is an unclassified position.

 Please include all relevant job information on the application for consideration.  All applications will be prescreened.

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.