[Hiring] Administrative Law Judge @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The ALJ Division is the administrative tribunal of the Industrial Commission. Its mission is to resolve matters efficiently and equitably. It has jurisdiction over disputes that arise under the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Act, the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, and Arizona’s Youth Employment laws. It is also authorized to resolve disputes referred from other State Agencies.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

• 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 conducting mediations or settlement conferences, and reviewing matters outside of active litigation (such as non-litigated settlement agreements).

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• This position is required driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive.