Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney / Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Government

Phoenix, AZ

Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney / Workers' Compensation Law - General Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Attorney

10-10 yrs required

No

Job Title: Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)

Job Responsibilities:
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) at the organization serve a critical role similar to Superior Court Judges in non-jury trials. The responsibilities of an ALJ include:
- Presiding over contested matters in administrative hearings.
- Making credibility determinations and resolving medical conflicts.
- Analyzing complex legal issues and applying statutory and case law across all relevant areas.
- Performing adjudicatory duties such as scheduling and conducting hearings, ruling on motions, taking testimony, reviewing documentary evidence, and issuing written orders and decisions in all assigned cases.
- Managing and overseeing a judicial docket, including scheduling conferences and hearings.
- Conducting mediations or settlement conferences and reviewing matters outside of active litigation, such as non-litigated settlement agreements.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must have over 10 years of 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.
- Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar is required. An active Arizona State Bar license is necessary.
- Graduation from an accredited college of law is mandatory.

Salary Information:
- The salary for the Administrative Law Judge position is $91,.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
- Legal research methods and legal principles.
- 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 organization.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and the ALJ case management Salesforce platform.

Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and writing.
- Strong logic and analytical reasoning skills.
- Effective time management and case management skills.
- Competency in computer skills, including Google, Gmail, G Suite, Word, database, and view center systems.

Abilities:
- Ability to analyze varied and complex legal issues and apply applicable legal principles.
- Draft clear, concise, and complete written decisions within statutorily mandated deadlines.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse customers, including injured workers, lay witnesses, expert medical witnesses, and attorneys.
- Work cooperatively with colleagues and support staff.
- Travel throughout Arizona for the purpose of conducting hearings.
- Recognize and engage individuals with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding differing viewpoints and ensure diverse perspectives are considered in decision-making processes.

Additional Information:
- This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, depending on the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
- The position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, adhering to Driver’s License Requirements.
- All newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Sick leave
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for a 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:
- Employees are eligible to participate in the state employee health/disability insurance plan and are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contributions are matched by the employer.

The organization emphasizes a work culture that provides employees with flexibility, autonomy, and trust, promoting a healthy work/life balance and high job satisfaction. Remote work is a management option, not an entitlement, and can be terminated at the agency's discretion.