Administrative Law Judge

State of Arizona; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Arizona is seeking a legal professional with over 10 years of law practice, including at least 5 years in Workers' Compensation or related areas. The role involves resolving disputes, conducting legal research, and drafting written decisions. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and familiarity with Arizona legal principles. This position offers benefits including health insurance and retirement plans, with potential for remote work based on performance.

Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Paid parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Over 10 years’ experience in the practice of law, with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Workers' Compensation or related fields.
• Prior judicial experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Arizona Workers' Compensation law.

Responsibilities

• Resolve disputes related to Arizona Workers’ Compensation and other laws.
• Conduct legal research and write decisions.
• Communicate with diverse customers and colleagues.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Legal research and writing skills

Logic and analytical reasoning skills

Time management and case management skills

Computer skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

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.

Remote Work

Remote work may be offered based on the division’s business needs and continuous performance. All remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave: up to 12 weeks per year 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

Retirement

You will be eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan, and you are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS participation may begin immediately or upon your 27th week of employment. Contributions are matched by the employer.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge needed:

• 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.

Skills needed:

• 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.

Abilities needed:

• Analyze varied and complex legal issues and apply applicable legal principles.
• Draft clear, concise, and complete written decisions within statutorily mandated deadlines.
• Communicate orally and in writing with diverse customers, including injured workers, lay witnesses, expert medical witnesses, and.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues and support staff.
• Travel throughout Arizona for the purpose of conducting hearings.
• Recognize and engage those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding of differing viewpoints, and ensure diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input in decision-making.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state.

Selective Preference(s)

Ideal candidates will have 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.