JULY 29, 1998 - The Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services (CIS) Qualifications Advisory Committee is seeking qualified applicants for positions on the Workers' Compensation Board of Magistrates, CIS Director Kathleen Wilbur announced today.

An applicant must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan and have five years experience as an attorney in the field of workers' compensation or complete a written examination. The examination will be offered Sept. 25, 1998, in Lansing. Those interested in taking the exam must apply by September 4.

To meet the five-year requirement, an applicant must document to the Qualifications Advisory Committee five years' experience in one of the following areas:

* A significant portion of personal practice in active workers' compensation trial practice representing claimants or employers.
* A significant portion of personal practice in active workers' compensation appellate practice representing claimants or employers.
* Past or present membership on the former Workers' Compensation Appeal Board or the Workers' Compensation Appellate Commission.

Applicants for the Board of Magistrates examination will be tested on knowledge of the Workers' Disability Compensation Act, Michigan Rules of Evidence, fact-finding skills and knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Read more Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services press releases.