At WorkForce WV, this position is in the Administration section, Board of Review unit.  This position will conduct administrative hearings in contested Unemployment Compensation (UC) claims to determine whether a claimant is entitled to receive benefits. Ensures individuals entitled to benefits are awarded in a timely, proper manner. Complies with timeliness and quality standards for hearings and decisions as promulgated by the Department of Labor. Explains the hearing procedures and relevant law to the parties, oversees the development of the record, receives sworn testimony, rules on admissibility of exhibits, rules on motions and objections, dictates a formal legal decision including findings of fact, conclusions of law, and discussion outlining the holding in the case. Applies extensive knowledge of WV law concerning UC benefits including statutes, case law, regulations, and agency policy to the facts of the case. Conducts legal research to see how a case should be decided. Maintains active WV law license and complies with ethics and Administrative Law Judge code of conduct. Keeps updated on changes in the law of unemployment compensation. Conducts both telephonic and in-person hearings, records the hearing, ensures the hearings are conducted in a fair and impartial manner following the rules of conduct of hearings.  Travel is required to hearing venues throughout West Virginia. Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.    IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.   ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.  If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305. This announcement is for one (1)  or more specific vacancies and only applies to the location(s) indicated. Your application will remain active for this job for one-hundred eighty (180) days or until the job is filled. Application for this job does not automatically qualify you for other positions. Be sure to submit your application for each position of interest.  To receive an email notice anytime jobs in this or other categories are posted, you may choose to complete a Job Interest Card from the slide-out menu located at the top left of our Job Opportunities page. Training:  Admission to the West Virginia State Bar. Experience:  Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as an attorney including trial experience or as an examiner or administrative law judge with an administrative body, or a judge of a court of record. DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION* PG:  24     $66,043 - $117,760 Market Rate: $104,374