INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION

LEGAL

Address:  800 W. Washington St.
                        Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary:  $91, 300.00

Grade: 3

Closing Date:  May 5, 2026

This position centers on rulemaking, regulatory compliance, records management, and public records processing for the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The Senior Staff Attorney (Attorney IV) drafts and manages agency rules, completes five-year reviews, attends GRRC meetings, and ensures proper document retention and response to public records requests.

The role also provides broad legal representation and counsel to the Commission and its divisions, including handling workers’ compensation matters, OSHA enforcement, labor disputes, compliance issues, subrogation, and collections, while maintaining case records through the agency’s electronic systems.

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.

Conducts discovery, legal research, and analysis to support cases and agency matters
Develops litigation strategies and legal opinions
Represents the agency in prehearing conferences, hearings, trials, mediations, and appeals
Drafts and edits legal documents, including opinions, memoranda, briefs, and correspondence
Communicates with clients, judges, opposing counsel, witnesses, and the public
Serves as a division representative through presentations, training, and committee participation
Assists in supervising and mentoring staff attorneys
Supports development and implementation of division policies, programs, and initiatives
Leads agency rulemaking efforts, including stakeholder coordination and regulatory representation
Manages and ensures timely completion of five-year reviews
Oversees public records request processes, including response timelines and proper redactions
Ensures compliance with records retention policies and proper document destruction

Knowledge:

Arizona administrative practices, procedures, and personnel rules and requirements
Purposes, goals, policies, procedures, and practices of the Commission and the Legal Division
Legal research methods, legal principles, and their application
Arizona and applicable federal law, including: workers’ compensation, OSHA, labor/employment law, administrative practice and procedures, appellate practice and procedures, superior court practice and procedures, rulemaking and regulatory requirements affecting state agencies, contracting and procurement, open meetings, public records, insurance, collection practices, and bankruptcy/receivership/liquidation
Medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatment
Construction terminology and methods
Ethical standards applicable to attorneys and public employees

Skills:

Supervision, leadership, and teamwork
Legal research and legal writing involving complex legal issues
Persuasive oral communication and negotiation
Clear and concise written and oral advocacy
Critical and logical analysis, including applying legal principles to complex facts
Planning, organization, multitasking, and time management
Using computers and related technical systems/software
Problem-solving, ingenuity, and decision-making
Teaching and mentoring
Attention to detail and thoroughness
Use of case management software and databases

Abilities:

Interact professionally with diverse clients, coworkers, and the public
Manage a high volume of cases and effectively utilize staff support
Demonstrate courteous, ethical, and professional behavior
Apply ethical rules in daily legal practice
Exercise sound judgment in legal strategy and client advice
Multitask, prioritize, adapt, and meet deadlines
Plan, direct, and evaluate staff work
Mentor staff
Work effectively under pressure
Travel within and outside Arizona, including overnight stays
Engage and collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives

Minimum 5 years experience in areas of law related to that described herein.

1. Graduate of an American Bar Association accredited college of law.
2. Admission to, and in good standing with, State Bar of Arizona; Active member of State Bar of Arizona.
3. AZ Driver’s License. In-state travel is required. Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207(12)). Employees may be required to use their own transportation, as well as maintaining valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration; however, mileage will be reimbursed.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email HR@azica.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.