Atty 4

The Senior Staff Attorney (Attorney 4 ) position will provide legal representation and services to the Industrial Commission of Arizona, including to its members, Director, Deputy Director, and the Commission's various divisions, to include: the Special Fund in uninsured workers' compensation claims, second injury claims, supportive care claims, and matters involving A.R.S. §§ 23-966 & 23-1065; the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health in matters involving the enforcement of the Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act; the Labor Division in enforcement of youth employment matters, wage claim appeals, and other matters under the Labor Division's jurisdiction.

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.

Duties

The Senior Staff Attorney (Attorney 4), position may handle the most important cases and guidance and direction to other attorneys, when needed. This position will be focused on rulemaking, five-year reviews, record retention, and public records requests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
● Providing guidance and advice regarding personnel matters and record requests
● Assist the Commission with legislative matters and rulemaking; represent the Commission in efforts to ensure employer compliance with A.R.S. § 23-961.
● Pursuing subrogation of third-party no-insurance claims.
● Collecting money owed to the agency/state.
● Utilizing the ICA case management and paperless file systems to maintain an electronic file and database for all assigned matters.

Salary

• $91,300

Qualifications

Knowledge in
● Arizona administrative practices and procedures and personnel rules and requirements.
● The purposes, goals, policies, procedures and practices of the Commission and the Legal Division.
● Legal research methods, legal principles, and their application.
● Arizona law and applicable Federal law as it relates to workers' compensation, OSHA, labor/employment, administrative practice and procedures, appellate practice and procedure, superior court practice and procedure, rulemaking and other regulatory requirements affecting state agencies, contracting and procurement, open meetings, public records, insurance, collection practices and procedures, and bankruptcy/receivership/liquidation.
● Medical terminology, medical diagnoses, and treatment.
● Construction terminology and construction methods.
● Ethical standards applicable to lawyers and public employees.

Skills in
● Supervision, leadership, and teamwork.
● Legal research and legal writing involving complex questions of law.
● Persuasive oral communication and negotiation.
● Clear and concise written and oral advocacy.
● Critical and logical analysis, including skill in analyzing complex legal problems and applying legal principles and precedents to a particular set of facts.
● Planning/organization, multi-tasking, and time management.
● Use of computer and related technical devices/programs/software.
● Problem-solving, ingenuity, and decision-making.
● Teaching and mentoring.
● Attention to detail and being thorough.
● The use of case management software and databases.

Ability to
● Interact professionally with a diverse group of clients, coworkers, and the public.
● Manage a significant volume of cases and effectively use skills of staff.
● Display courteous, ethical, and professional behavior.
● Apply professional ethical rules in daily practice.
● Exercise good judgment in making strategic decisions in cases and providing legal advice to clients.
● Multi-task, prioritize, adapt to changing circumstances, and meet deadlines.
● Plan, direct, and evaluate work of staff.
● Mentor staff.
● Work under pressure.
● Travel within and without Arizona, including overnight stays.
● 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.

Selective Preference(s)

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in areas of law related to that described herein.

Other Information

Pre-Employment Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college of law. Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states). An active Arizona State Bar license is required.

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

How to Apply

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.

Benefits

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

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

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.