Atty 4

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, WA

8d • $91,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is seeking a Staff Attorney (Attorney 4) to provide comprehensive legal representation, advice, and support to the Commission’s members, Director, Deputy Director, and various divisions. This role involves performing legal research, analysis, litigation strategy, and drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefs. The position will represent the Division in statewide legal proceedings and engage with internal and external stakeholders. A significant portion of the role (25% to 50%) will focus on collection initiatives, including garnishments, judgment enforcement, and asset investigations, to support agency recovery efforts. The position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, depending on business needs and performance. The State of Arizona promotes a work culture that values flexibility, autonomy, and trust, with many employees participating in the State’s Remote Work Program.

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.
• Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks.
• Knowledge in Arizona administrative practices and procedures and personnel rules and requirements.
• Knowledge in the purposes, goals, policies, procedures and practices of the Commission and the Legal Division.
• Knowledge in legal research methods, legal principles, and their application.
• Knowledge in Arizona law and applicable Federal law as it relates to workers' compensation, OSHA, labor/employment, administrative practice and procedures, appellate practice and procedure, superior court practice and procedure, rulemaking and other regulatory requirements affecting state agencies, contracting and procurement, open meetings, public records, insurance, collection practices and procedures, and bankruptcy/receivership/liquidation.
• Knowledge in medical terminology, medical diagnoses, and treatment.
• Knowledge in construction terminology and construction methods.
• Knowledge in ethical standards applicable to lawyers and public employees.
• Skills in Teamwork.
• Skills in Legal research and legal writing involving complex questions of law.
• Skills in Persuasive oral communication and negotiation.
• Skills in Clear and concise written and oral advocacy.
• Skills in Critical and logical analysis, including skill in analyzing complex legal problems and applying legal principles and precedents to a particular set of facts.
• Skills in Planning/organization, multi-tasking, and time management.
• Skills in Use of computer and related technical devices/programs/software.
• Skills in Problem-solving, ingenuity, and decision-making.
• Skills in Attention to detail and being thorough.
• Skills in The use of case management software and databases.
• Ability to Interact professionally with a diverse group of clients, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to Manage a significant volume of cases.
• Ability to Display courteous, ethical, and professional behavior.
• Ability to Apply professional ethical rules in daily practice.
• Ability to Exercise good judgment in making strategic decisions in cases and providing legal advice to clients.
• Ability to Multi-task, prioritize, adapt to changing circumstances, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to Collaborate with other staff.
• Ability to Work under pressure.
• Ability to Travel within and without Arizona, including overnight stays.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in areas of law related to that described herein.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice to Commission members, leadership, and divisions by conducting discovery, performing legal research and analysis, developing litigation strategies or legal opinions, and appearing at statewide prehearing conferences, settlement conferences, hearings, trials, mediations, and appellate proceedings.
• Draft and edit legal opinions, memoranda, briefs, and official correspondence while maintaining effective communication with clients, judges, opposing counsel, witnesses, and the public.
• Serve as a Division representative to internal and external customers by participating in committees, delivering presentations and training, and responding to inquiries.
• Maintain electronic files and databases using Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) case management systems.
• Support the Legal Unit's adherence to the Arizona Management System (AMS) principles, including using the Huddle Board, reviewing and developing standard work, and participating in cross-training initiatives.

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