Unemployment Compensation Appeals Referee
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
We are seeking qualified professionals with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree to serve as Unemployment Compensation Appeals Referees, with positions available in Kent, New Castle, and Sussex counties. In this quasi-judicial capacity, individuals in this role conduct administrative hearings, evaluate testimony and evidence, and issue clear, well-reasoned written decisions in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
This position provides a hybrid work schedule, with in-office and remote work requirements established by management based on operational needs. Positions are assigned to a primary county; however, selected candidates may be required to travel to and provide coverage in other counties, as necessary.
The ideal candidate demonstrates the ability to exercise sound legal judgment; analyze and interpret statutes, regulations, and case law; and communicate effectively in both written and oral formats. Candidates must maintain impartiality, exhibit strong attention to detail, and demonstrate a commitment to due process and public service.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conducts Unemployment Insurance appeals hearings in accordance with applicable laws; administers oaths and affirmations; issues subpoenas of persons or evidence relevant to a case; receives and reviews evidence and rule on its admissibility.
- Regulates and controls the hearing, hears testimony, and questions witnesses and parties to case.
- Researches and reviews applicable Federal and State laws as well as precedent cases to determine liability.
- Renders written decisions on dispensation of Unemployment Insurance appeals cases.
- Records the proceeding on tape including the testimony and evidence presented, applicable laws or precedent cited, and decision rendered, in case decision is appealed to a higher authority.
- Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding laws, appeal procedures, time limitations.
- Prepares required reports and logs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Unemployment Insurance laws and Administrative Law procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of obtaining testimony to preserve the rights of all parties.
- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal report preparation.
- Knowledge of the laws concerning admissibility of evidence.
- Knowledge of research techniques.
- Skill in eliciting information.
- Skill in performing legal research.
- Ability to learn, understand, and interpret applicable laws, rules and regulations to case determinations.
- Ability to conduct quasi-judicial hearings.
- Ability to render logical decisions based on testimony given, evidence presented and applicable laws and precedents set.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, representatives of private industry, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Unemployment Compensation Appeals Referee
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Juris Doctor.
- Six months experience in drafting legal documents and writing legal briefs which includes presenting facts, setting out and analyzing legal issues and applying legal precedents.
- Six months experience in legal research such as researching statutes, regulations, case law and background information.
- Three years' experience in interpreting laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of quasi-judicial proceedings.