Applications sought for Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals

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The Commission on Judicial Selection has opened the application process to fill a vacancy occurring in January on the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals (WCCA).

In a news release, the Governor’s Office says the commission is searching for fair, experienced, and civic-minded individuals to serve on the bench. Per statute, candidates must be learned in the law, have been licensed to practice law for at least five years, and have experience with and knowledge of workers’ compensation and the workers’ compensation laws of Minnesota.

In addition, the commission will consider the following qualifications for judicial office: integrity, maturity, health (if job-related), judicial temperament, legal knowledge, ability, experience, and community service. The release noted the commission is seeking applicants “who reflect Minnesota’s full diversity.”

Individuals may request an application by contacting the Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor via e-mail at [email protected].

Application materials are due by 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and should be addressed to the chair of the commission, Erin Sindberg Porter . The commission expects to hold interviews in December.

The judges of the WCCA have offered to provide informational interviews to prospective applicants.

For more information about the judicial selection process, please visit the Governor’s Judicial Appointments webpage.