Appeals Referee
Core
Preside over quasi-judicial evidentiary hearings on contested unemployment insurance (UI) claims, fraud, and relief requests, finding facts and applying appropriate law to render final agency decisions.
Role type
Senior IC legal adjudicator (administrative law)
Builds
Final agency decisions on UI benefit disputes and fraud allegations
Domain
Public sector / Unemployment Insurance / Administrative Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions; Analyze facts, evidence, and legal documents; Express legal interpretations clearly in oral and written form; Maintain effective working relationships with the public and legal representatives
Preferred skills
Basic knowledge of principles and practices of administrative law
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Preside over hearings for hearing parties, witnesses, and authorized legal representatives; Provide professional, knowledgeable customer service; Find relevant facts and apply appropriate law to render decisions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC