Virginia Licensed Attorney

Job Summary

To support fair and timely unemployment insurance appeal services, a Virginia Licensed Attorney will conduct impartial administrative hearings, manage a caseload, and issue clear written decisions while working remotely on an hourly basis.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct impartial administrative hearings and evaluate facts to uphold due process and agency standards
• Independently manage a caseload, review evidence, and prepare legally sound decisions
• Communicate professionally with claimants and employers while supporting agency initiatives to improve processes

Required qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in law
• Considerable knowledge of rules and regulations governing eligibility for benefits and administrative procedures for conducting hearings
• Experience in interpreting relevant laws, rules, and regulations, and conducting administrative hearings
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Ability to prepare and manage a caseload and compile hearing proceedings into written decisions