ASST CHF COUNSEL

 

The Legal Division provides legal counsel to the Industrial Commission of Arizona. The primary purpose of the Assistant Chief Counsel position is to provide legal representation and services to the ICA, specifically its members, Director, Deputy Director, and the Commission’s various divisions. The Assistant Chief Counsel also assists in the oversight and supervision of the Legal Division, including supervising legal activities of the Division, and participates in planning, development, and implementing Divisional programs, goals and initiatives. The ICA is seeking a candidate with supervisory experience and strong leadership skills.

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:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducts discovery, which includes requesting medical and other records, sending, and answering interrogatories, conducting and/or attending depositions or interviews.
• Drafts correspondence or otherwise communicates with clients, judges, opposing counsel, witnesses, and the public.
• Prepares for and attends state-wide pre-hearing conferences, settlement conferences, hearings, trials, mediations, and appeal appearances.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge in:

• Methods and techniques of managing and supervising a legal division.
• 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:

• Management, supervision of others, leadership, and teamwork.
• Legal research and legal writing.
• 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.
• Training, teaching, motivating, and mentoring.
• Attention to detail and being thorough.
• Using the Salesforce platform.

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 and motivate staff.
• Work under pressure.
• Travel within and without Arizona, including overnight stays.
  

Selective Preference(s):

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

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Graduate of an American Bar Association accredited college of law; Active member (in good standing) of the State Bar of Arizona.

If this position requires 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.

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

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration 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.

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 contact Human Resources at HR@azica.gov AND 602.542.5559 for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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