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Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

38d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is seeking an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to join its ALJ Division. This division serves as the administrative tribunal for the ICA, tasked with efficiently and equitably resolving disputes arising under the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act, the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, and Arizona’s Youth Employment laws. The division also handles disputes referred from other State Agencies. This position offers the potential for remote work within Arizona, depending on business needs and performance, aligning with the State of Arizona's commitment to employee flexibility, autonomy, and trust. The role is described as ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking challenging legal work in a collegial environment with a reasonable work/life balance.

Requirements

• Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states). An active Arizona State Bar license is required.
• Graduation from an accredited college of law.
• Legal research methods, legal principles, and their application.
• Arizona Workers' Compensation, Minimum Wage, and Earned Paid Sick Time statutory, case law, and applicable rules.
• Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and administrative rules, policies, and practices applicable to matters adjudicated before the Industrial Commission of Arizona.
• Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and ALJ case management Salesforce platform.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Legal research and writing skills.
• Logic and analytical reasoning skills.
• Time management and case management skills.
• Computer skills, including Google, Gmail, G Suite, Word, database and view center systems.
• Ability to analyze varied and complex legal issues and apply applicable legal principles.
• Ability to draft clear, concise, and complete written decisions within statutorily mandated deadlines.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with diverse customers, including injured workers, lay witnesses, expert medical witnesses, and attorneys.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and support staff.
• Ability to travel throughout Arizona for the purpose of conducting hearings.
• Ability to recognize and engage those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding of differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring persons with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input in the decision-making process.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
• Required driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Over 10 years’ experience in the practice of law, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Workers' Compensation, employment law, or related areas of practice.
• Prior judicial experience, litigation experience, or administrative law experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preside over contested matters in administrative hearings, make credibility determinations, resolve medical conflicts, analyze complex legal issues, and apply statutory and case law in all relevant areas.
• Perform adjudicatory duties including, but not limited to, scheduling and conducting hearings, ruling on motions, taking testimony, reviewing documentary evidence, and issuing written orders and decisions in all assigned cases.
• Manage and oversee a judicial docket including scheduling conferences and hearings.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including –but not limited to – conducting mediations or settlement conferences, and reviewing matters outside of active litigation (such as non-litigated settlement agreements).

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

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