ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE
Job Location:

Address: 800 W Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary Range: $98,140.02 Grade: 03 Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Job Summary:

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. 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.

Job Duties:

Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) function like Superior Court Judges in non-jury trials. This position is ideal for an experienced practitioner seeking challenging legal work in a collegial work environment with a reasonable work/life balance.

ALJs are expected to:
• 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, but not limited to, 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including -but not limited to - conducting mediations or settlement conferences, and reviewing matters outside of active litigation (such as non-litigated settlement agreements).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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, 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.
• Recognizing and engaging 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 in the decision-making process.
• To travel in-state and out-of-state.

Selective Preference(s):

Ideal candidates will have:
• The 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 of practice. Prior judicial experience, litigation experience, or administrative law experience is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:
• 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.
• Graduation from an accredited college of law.
• This position is r equired driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

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.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to call 602-542-5559 or email [email protected] for assistance.