Job details
Salary $3,301 - $4,287 a month job type full-time
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Description
The posted salary includes a 5% king county premium pay.
The board of industrial insurance appeals (biia) is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity for the right individual to make a difference through serving the state of washingtonOur people are our most valuable resource: energetic, innovative thinkers who care equally about producing quality work, serving the public, and developing a culture that is great for all our employees.
The biia is a medium-sized state agency under the administration of three, full-time board membersThe biia is independent from the department of labor and industries (l&i) and hears appeals from decisions made by l&i in several areasThe three principal types of appeals are:
Industrial insurance (workers` compensation).
Safety citations under the washington industrial safety and health act (wisha).
Employer premiums (tax assessment or classification).
The biia is a great place to work! you can read employee testimonials on our website at http://www.biia.wa.gov/jobs.html.
Duties
Under supervision of the mediation services administrator, this position serves as the primary receptionist in the seattle office and as a judicial assistant to industrial appeals judges assisting them in the management of cases, conduct of judicial proceedings, and issuance of written orders and decisionsDuties include:
Typing and proofing legal orders, forms, letters and memos.
Maintaining electronic case files and databases.
Date stamping, processing and distributing all incoming mail and faxes to the seattle office.
Receiving and screening incoming mail and telephone calls for assigned judges.
Assisting self-represented litigants with general information of case status.
Greeting and directing litigants, vendors, couriers, interpreters, and others in person and by telephone.
Qualifications
Required qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a legal environment in support of an attorney, administrative law judge(s), industrial insurance appeals judges(s), review judges(s) or equivalent.
Or
One year as a legal assistant 1 (formerly legal support trainee).
Or
A two-year degree in legal secretary studies, paralegal studies or related field and one (1) year of legal office experience.
Or
A bachelor`s degree and one (1) year of legal office experience.
Job specific competencies:
Computer skills and experience – microsoft word and database
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Accuracy/attention to detail
Ability to take direction
Organization/time management
Interpersonal – teamwork, honesty, integrity, confidentiality
Regular work attendance, punctual and reliable
Biia core competencies:
Customer focus - builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the services offered by the organization.
Relationship building - builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of teamwork, cooperation and mutual regard.
Ethics and integrity - earns trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through honesty, candor, and professionalism in all interactions.
Adaptability to changing needs/flexibility - embraces changing business needs and adapts approach, goals, and methods to achieve success.
Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions and can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little oversight.
Effective respectful communications - in a respectful manner, conveys clear messages that are effective in communicating information and ideas with others.
Safety focus - adhere to all workplace safety laws, regulations, standards and practices.
Supplemental information
Notes:
Covid-19 vaccine mandate: per governor inslee’s proclamation 21-14 (download pdf reader) (download pdf reader), state employees must be fully vaccinatedPlease note that any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status, having an approved medical accommodation, or having an approved religious accommodationNo start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved accommodationPlease contact the hr office at hroffice@biia.wa.gov if you need information regarding a medical or religious accommodation.
Due to the covid-19 pandemic, biia employees are working from home at least through 12/31/21The work schedule is monday - friday, 8am - 5pmA flexible schedule may be considered while working from home.
This position is eligible for an orca card and a $75 monthly parking allowance.
Minimal travel is required to attend meetings and training.
This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the washington federation of state employees.
We may use this recruitment to fill any new vacancies that occur within 60 days from the date this position is filled.
Application process: to be considered for this position, you must submit the following with your online application:
A cover letter addressing the qualifications for this position
A current resume
A list of at least three professional references
The cover letter and resume must be included using the add attachment(s) field (please do not use the text resume within the online application)If you do not include all of the required information by the closing date, your application will not be consideredIf you need assistance, please contact the biia human resources office (360) 753-9639.
The board of industrial insurance appeals is an equal opportunity employerWe strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversityWomen, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and vietnam-era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to applyPersons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at 360-753-9639 or hroffice@biia.wa.gov.
