Legal Issues Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Workers' Compensation Division (WCD). WCD administers, regulates, and enforces the laws and administrative rules governing the Oregon workers' compensation system. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
As part of the Policy Team, you will be one of seven analysts committed to advancing a leading workers’ compensation system that represents integrity and fairness for Oregonians. You will work independently, but you will also be part of a team and work in a collaborative environment where ideas are shared, and brainstorming is encouraged to develop unique solutions to unique issues. You will serve as the Workers' Compensation Division’s Legal Issues Coordinator providing consultative and technical support the division administrator, deputy administrator, division policy manager, division management team, and division program areas regarding legal issues affecting the workers’ compensation system.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work OR Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to perform legal analysis, research, and grammatically correct writing
• Experience in researching complex issues and writing technical narratives that evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of options, and recommend action based on research findings
• Ability to provide guidance on the impact of new case law to current policy and process

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates that have an in-depth knowledge of Oregon Workers’ Compensation
• Preference may be given to candidates who have graduated from an accredited law school

Responsibilities

• Facilitating discussions with WCD employees and management to resolve legal issues
• Drafting formal and informal research and policy memos addressing legal issues affecting WCD program areas and make recommendations for implementation
• Performing legal research
• Monitoring and analyzing case law developments
• Monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating existing and pending legislation
• Drafting final orders for Administrator or Director signature on review of proposed and final orders issued by the Hearings Division, Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB)
• Coordinating with Department of Justice (DOJ) on issues needing legal advice or representation
• Providing oversight for rules governing Procedural Rules, Attorney Fees, and General Provisions (OAR 436-001).
• Drafting issues documents related to proposed new or revised Oregon administrative rules, drafting proposed rule language, and participating/facilitating internal and external rule advisory committee meetings
• Providing guidance on the impact of new case law or WCB decisions to current policy and process
• Building and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with division managers and employees based on mutual trust and respect
• Providing consultation and technical guidance to division management

Benefits

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level