Job Description

Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Don't miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers' compensation system, and educate and protect consumers.

You'll love the benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.

• Hybrid work schedule, if applicable.

• Work-life-balance.

• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.

• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.

• 20+ holidays every year.

• Career advancement opportunities.

• Free parking.

• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%).

Before you apply:

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements.

Administrative Law Judge I (Administrative Law Judge)

The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) presides over contested case hearings on indemnity disputes arising under the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. The ALJ will also preside over appeals of independent review organization decisions regarding the determination of medical necessity for a health care service. Travel is required as needed and will vary based on the workload at the ALJ's permanent place of assignment. The ALJ performs highly complex (senior-level) administrative hearing work and other related duties as assigned. The work is performed under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:

• Conducts contested case hearings involving indemnity and medical necessity disputes with duties that include ruling on prehearing matters and motions, swearing in witnesses, receiving testimony, allowing examination and cross-examination of witnesses, accepting documentary evidence, allowing the presentation of evidence by summary measures, ensuring the rights of the parties are preserved, and fully developing the facts required to permit making the factual determinations necessary to resolve the legal issues in dispute.

• Judges the relevance and materiality of the evidence offered and the weight and credibility to be given to the evidence and resolves the issues in dispute based on current legal precedent.

• Assists with quality assurance processes as required.

• Writes a Decision and Order (D&O) that resolves the disputed issues and is legally, factually, and grammatically correct. Writes a D&O following established formats, models, and guidance. The D&Os will be submitted within the 10-day time limit.

• Accurately generates various work products daily with limited clerical/administrative assistance, including ruling on motions and issuing procedural orders.

• Completes required computer data entries that memorialize any contact with parties to a claim.

• Acts timely on all attorney fee requests.

• Performs other duties as assigned.



Qualifications:

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited law school with an L.L.B or J.D. degree.

• Two years of experience as a practicing attorney.

• License to practice law in the State of Texas.

• Member in good standing with State Bar of Texas.

Additional job details:

• This position requires regular work attendance. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. If eligible, the employee must have a secure, dedicated workspace with reliable broadband internet service. The ideal candidate must be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.

• The interview will include a writing test.

Preferences for this position include:

Experience in the Texas Workers' Compensation system and prior experience as an administrative law judge or litigator.

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.

• The Texas Workers' Compensation Act and Rules.

• Medical terminology.

• Word processing and personal computers.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem-solving and critical thinking.

• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.

• Planning and decision-making.

• Effective oral and verbal communication.

• Operating a motor vehicle safely and courteously in compliance with traffic laws.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.

• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on various administrative work and technical assignments.

• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.

• Work both independently and as a team player.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Apply critical thinking to evaluate, analyze, and interpret information.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.

• Conduct hearings and write legally and grammatically correct decisions, with limited administrative and clerical support.

• Learn the American Medical Association guide for impairment ratings.

• Manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Manage complex and highly technical functions.

• Prioritize workload.

• Satisfy the requirements to maintain a fully qualified driving status.

Veterans

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To receive a veteran's preference, you must submit the following documents, as applicable, with your application.

• Copy of the DD-214; member #4.

• Statement of compensation from the Veteran's Administration or

• Copy of the DD1300.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

27A, 250X, LGL10, 4402, 51JX

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Legal.pdf

How to apply:

All applications must contain complete job histories, including job title, dates of employment, name of employer, manager's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. We may reject applications that do not include all the required information. Resumes do not substitute for this required information.

Submitted through Work in Texas:

Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered. To complete supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile.