Hearing/Appeals Referee State of Missouri - 3.3 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time $64,954 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Pension plan Qualifications Legal opinion writing Law Mid-level 3 years Doctor of Law (JD) Bachelor's degree Case law analysis Legal evidence Court report preparation Bar Administrative law Communication skills Courtroom preparation Full Job Description Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Hearings/Appeals Referee Division of Employment Security Annual Salary:

$64,954

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The salary/salary range listed in this job description is a base salary only and does not include years-of-service adjustments. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments may exceed the salary/salary range listed above. Why you will love this position: The Department of Labor is looking for an enthusiastic applicant with excellent communication skills to join our team! This position offers full state benefits, with a regular work week of 40 hours. Responsibilities - What you'll do What you will do: Conduct quasi-judicial hearings with interested parties and their counsel: place witnesses under oath, question witnesses to ascertain pertinent facts, see that hearings are properly recorded, admit or exclude evidence, and facilitate the cross-examination of witnesses. Prior to hearing, review the Division exhibits and documentation submitted by the parties and make necessary preparations to address the issues pertinent to the hearing. Prepare written decisions, or orders, applying pertinent provisions of the law and following established precedents. Study precedent decisions in similar cases as a guide for making decisions. Qualifications - All you need for success All you need for success: Qualifications Juris Doctorate degree or a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in the programs subject to the administrative hearings review (substitutions may be allowed). Desired Attributes Licensed to practice law in the State of Missouri. Prior participation in administrative hearings. Possess a familiarity with an unemployment insurance system. Knowledge of administrative procedures. Job Details - More reasons to love this position The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: Aleksandra Chirlin, Supervising Referee, at 573-751-3897 or The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.