Title: Executive Judicial Assistant
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: Minimum starting salary $66,923 commensurate with experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm
Location: RICHMOND HEADQUARTERS
Agency Website: https://workcomp.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
This position is is an Agency Only posting, open to current Virginia Workers' Compensation (VWC) employees. Only candidates who are currently employed with VWC will have their application forwarded for consideration.
Job Duties
The Judicial Division of the Commission is made up of the Commissioners, the Chief Deputy Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioners, the Clerk's Office, all Regional Offices, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Department (ADR), and the Petition & Order-Judicial Compliance Department (P & O).
The Judicial Division provides information about the Act, mediates or adjudicates disputed claims, conducts hearings, and issues timely written opinions adjudicating disputes and appeals. The Division’s primary objective is to hear and decide disputed claims and issues arising under the Act in a prompt, fair and impartial manner, affording due process to all litigants.
Contested or controverted workers' compensation claims are referred to the Judicial Division for adjudication. Each contested claim is docketed for hearing, either for an evidentiary hearing or for a decision on the record. All areas of the state are served by a Deputy Commissioner or Commissioner at least once a month. Foreign language interpreters are provided at evidentiary hearings by the Commission at no cost for non-English speaking litigants and witnesses. The Act requires written decisions in each case.
VWC Compensation Structure
Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is an independent agency which allows us to have a more competitive and unique pay structure. This position is a pay grade 8 based on a 14 grade pay structure. Our positions are not classified under DHRM's pay bands.
Telework Practice
Our agency is currently using a hybrid model for teleworking. Our positions at this time are not 100% teleworking. All candidates would be expected to report to our Headquarters/Regional Office as requested. Telework scheduling is at the discretion of the Manager based on the business needs of the department. Upon hire, candidates should expect to have all training and orientation conducted at the Headquarters Office
VWC Commission Overview
Led by a Senior Leadership team consisting of three Commissioners, an Executive Director and a Chief Deputy Commissioner. Our mission is to serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and related industries by providing exceptional services, resolving disputes, and faithfully executing the duties entrusted to us by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our vision is to lead the nation as the most effective and innovative state agency. VWC employees demonstrate seven core values: innovation, respect, accountability, reliability, impartiality, integrity, and effectiveness.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that supports Veterans and Members of the Reserves and/or National Guard. If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity within our workforce. Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission does not provide sponsorship for employment.
VWC is the recipient of the following awards:
- 2022 - 2025 Top USA Workplace
- 2021 - 2025 Top Workplace Richmond Region
- 2023 - 2025 Top Award for Mid-Sized Companies
- 2022 - 2023 Doers Award
- 2024 Manager’s Award
- 2025 Leadership Award, McGill
Minimum Qualifications
- Ability to understand legal and ethical concepts and adhere to appropriate standards required
- Must have strong, effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent verbal and written English skills including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail; organize, coordinate, and prioritize assignments; and meet deadlines
- Working knowledge of Workers' Compensation practices and procedures and/or legal terminology preferred
- Administrative support experience to include drafting, revising, and proofreading documents; scheduling; and performing data entry in a related office environment
- Experience providing excellent customer service to attorneys, doctors, or other professionals; employees; and the public
Additional Considerations
- Experience as a paralegal or legal assistant and/or experience performing legal research preferred
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Amy Habel
Phone: 804-205-3571
Email: HR.recruiting@workcomp.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.