BWC Attorney 3

Closing Date: 23rd September, 2026

Description:

Agency Overview
A Little About us:

• With roughly 1,500 employees in seven offices across Ohio, BWC is the state agency that cares for Ohio workers by promoting a culture of safety at work and at home and ensuring quality medical and pharmacy care is provided to injured workers.
• For Ohio employers, we provide insurance policies to cover workplace injuries and safety and wellness services to prevent injuries.

Our Culture:
BWC is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines. BWC strives to maintain an inclusive workplace. We begin by being an equal opportunity employer. Employees can participate in and lead employee work groups, participate in on-line forums and learn about how different perspectives can improve leadership skills.

Our Vision:
To transform BWC into an agile organization driven by customer success.

Our Mission:
To deliver consistently excellent experiences for each BWC customer every day.

Our Core Values:
One Agency, Personal Connection, Innovative Leadership, Relentless Excellence.

Job Description:
What Our Employees Have to Say:

• BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include:
• BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work.
• I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work.
• Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support.
• I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC.
• I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC.

If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application!

BWC's core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC's seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates non‑judicial administrative settlements in assigned territory (e.g., negotiates and approves settlement amounts that exceed the agency limit of the BWC Attorney 2).
• Develops & implements settlement strategies to maximize savings for BWC based on type of claim and meets with legal representatives and/or executive level managers of public and private employers and attorney representatives of injured workers to negotiate settlement options and procedures.
• Reviews settlement filings, determines savings to BWC from claims reserve funds, prepares legal briefs for settlements, researches Ohio Revised Code, and represents the BWC Administrator at legal proceedings in cases where settlements cannot be agreed to.
• Reviews complaints for potential legal violations, researches current BWC legislation, writes draft legislation to expand BWC settlement options, and answers legal inquiries from government officials and/or public.
• Participates in the revision and drafting of BWC policy on settlements and provides a legal opinion on BWC policy and procedure related to Medicare secondary payer, Medicare set asides, and Medicare conditional payments.
• Handles duties related to the BWC Board of Directors, including attending Board of Directors meetings, handling scribe duties and takes minutes on behalf of BWC Board of Directors, note taking, assembling all needed documentation and motions, handling business and procedural operations related to the Board of Directors, and addressing all other incidental operations related to the Board of Directors.
• Trains settlement personnel, represents the BWC Administrator at meetings and seminars to discuss BWC settlement policy, consults with Office of Ohio Attorney General, and acts as a “referee” in R.C. 119 health partnership program decertification hearings and public employer review panel hearings.

Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website (https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio)! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period (https://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio/healthcare/01-health-care)
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) (https://das.ohio.gov/employee-relations/benefits-administration/about-my-benefits/retirement-systems) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) (https://www.ohio457.org/aboutus)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

• Admission to Ohio Bar per Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 2 yrs. exp. as licensed attorney practicing workers' compensation law; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles & techniques, management or settlement negotiations; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 18 mos. exp. as BWC Attorney 1, 63981; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as BWC Attorney 2, 63982; must be able to provide own transportation.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience required, but not for the mandated licensure.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Supplemental Information:
EEO & ADA Statement:
The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees due to protected classes as defined in applicable federal law, state law, and any effective executive order.

The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment opportunities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodations related to disability, pregnancy, or religion, please contact the ADA mailbox BWCADA@bwc.ohio.gov.

Transportation:
Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle.

Educational Transcripts:
For any educational achievements to be considered during the screening process, you must at least attach an unofficial transcript that details the coursework you have completed.

All applicants must submit an Ohio Civil Service Application using the online Ohio Hiring Management System. Paper applications will not be accepted.

Background Check: