Senior Paralegal

| INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION *Are you ready to work for an exceptional state agency that works to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of the employees in the State of Arizona? Apply with us! The Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA) is committed to the highest standards of compliance, demonstrating leadership in all areas, and teaching and working with employers and employees to make them successful. A thriving workforce in Arizona is what we strive for and work towards each day.* | | --- | ### **Senior Paralegal** | Job Location: | | --- | Legal Division 800 W. Washington ST Phoenix, AZ 85007 | Posting Details: | | --- | #### Salary: $58,000 -$61,000 #### Grade: 20 #### Closing Date: July 24, 2026 | Job Summary: | | --- | The Senior Paralegal provides advanced litigation and case management support to the Legal Division, helping ensure efficient legal operations and compliance with applicable laws and procedures. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. *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: | | --- | ● Prepare legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other case-related materials. ● Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on legal and factual issues. ● Coordinate court and administrative filings, ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements. ● Maintain case files, legal records, and the case management system. ● Review and process public records requests and subpoenas, including drafting responses. ● Assist with preparing certified records and appellate filings. ● Support discovery by organizing, reviewing, redacting, and producing documents for hearings and litigation. ● Participate in process improvement initiatives and support standard operating procedures. ● Train and provide guidance to Legal Assistants, including reviewing work products. | Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): | | --- | • Legal concepts, terminology, principles, procedures, legal research methods, legal writing, and the use of statutes, codes, case law, and other legal resources. • Administrative hearing and court rules, procedures, and filing requirements. • Content, organization, and formatting of legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and court filings. • Understanding of the attorney-client relationship, including confidentiality, discretion, and ethical responsibilities. • Case management software, Commission computer systems, and case management program objectives, standards, and procedures. Skills in • Conducting legal research and extracting information from statutes, codes, legal documents, and court decisions. • Applying information from legal sources to prepare legal documents and support legal investigations. • Drafting complex legal documents and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Strong analytical, organizational, planning, multitasking, and time management skills. . Ability to • Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments while meeting competing deadlines. • Utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking legal records. • Track court actions in multiple jurisdictions. • Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and legal authorit…