Attorney Advisor (Labor)

Summary This position is in the Benefits Review Board's located in the Longshore Divisions. The Board, is an independent adjudicatory body with exclusive nationwide jurisdiction to consider and decide appeals raising substantial questions of law or fact taken by any party-in­ interest from decisions concerning claims filed under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act and its extensions. Responsibilities Major Duties Independently performs a complete intensive legal review and examination of complex case records and the issues presented on appeal; reviews and analyzes the arguments regarding the law and the facts of each case. Drafts and submits recommended decisions or memoranda for assigned appeals. Researches statutes, regulations, decisions, opinions, legislative history, and other legal authorities on the points of law involved and analyzes their application to the case at hand. Prepares a case analysis memorandum, providing a proposed disposition of each issue on appea...