Attorney

INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE Job Location

Address: 800 W Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary Range: $95,000-$107,000. Grade: 03. Closing Date:
February 13, 2026.

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. All remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• 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 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.
liPerform other duties as assigned, including conducting mediations or settlement conferences, and reviewing matters outside of active litigation such as non-litigated settlement agreements.

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.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues and support staff.
• Travel throughout Arizona for the purpose of conducting hearings.
• Recognize and engage those with different backgrounds.
• Travel in-state and out-of-state.

• Ideal candidate 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. Prior judicial, litigation, or administrative law experience is preferred.

• Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar is required. Include date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states on the resume.
• Graduation from an accredited college of law.
• Position requires driving or use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job. Driver’s License Requirements apply.
• All newly hired State employees must complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks 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, higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an…