Administrative Law Division

Address:  800 W Washignton St

Phoenix, Arizona 85043

Salary: $20.0962 

Grade: 16

Closing Date:  October 11, 2024

The purpose of this Legal Secretary II position is to provide the necessary administrative support for the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Division.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely after training, 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.

This position is responsible for maintaining the judicial docket in specialized legal areas including Workers’ Compensation and other areas within the jurisdiction of the Industrial Commission. This position is responsible for preparing legal notices, subpoenas, orders and awards, as well as scheduling hearings with multiple parties, maintaining confidential files, organizing and summarizing legal documents and information, composing general correspondence and responding to inquiries regarding the hearing process and applicable procedures. Additionally, this position provides administrative support for ALJ Division reporting by accurately capturing and conveying hearing statistical information.

Knowledge of
• Arizona Workers’ Compensation laws, rules and legal principles;
• Legal forms and formats sufficient to prepare orders and decisions and to compose general correspondence;
• General law office or judicial office policies and procedures for legal case management and legal docket management;
• Windows, Google Suite and Word, Excel, computer-based legal case management systems and portals, as well as office equipment such as copiers and transcribers;
• English grammar and usage, in addition to legal and medical terminology sufficient to effectively prepare judicial orders, decisions and correspondence.
• The Arizona Management System (AMS) concepts.

Skill in:
• Organizational skills;
• Typing skills, word processing, and proof reading skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Time management skills;
• Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to:
• Effectively manage projects and meet deadlines;
• Manage a heavy workload with a high level of accuracy and production;
• Review and interpret ALJ Division computer reports; understand laws, rules, policies and procedures;
• Interpret ALJ case management transaction histories and provide guidance on complicated transaction scenarios;
• Effectively and accurately use legal case management computer systems and computer portals;
• Recognize and engage those with different backgrounds, characteristics, and perspectives to bridge gaps in understanding of differing viewpoints, as well as ensuring persons with diverse perspectives are given the opportunity to collaborate and provide input.

Ideal candidates will have:
• Knowledge of Arizona Workers’ Compensation claims processing procedures and the
administrative hearing process.

• Experience with judicial case management systems.

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

The Industrial Commission of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
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. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542.5559.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.