Cc Admv Law Judge
Cc Admv Law Judge
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CORPORATION COMMISSION
The Arizona Corporation Commission (AZCC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution the AZCC is a medium-sized state agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diversespanning utility rate making securities registration and enforcement rail and pipeline safety and corporate business filingsand we boast an average employment tenure of over 10 years. Learn how we are Powering Arizonas Future by visiting . We are an Equal Employment Opportunity agency and a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer.
Administrative Law Judge
Address:1200 W. Washington Phoenix AZ 85007
Flexible Scheduling and Hybrid Remote
Salary: 90K - 125K DOE
Grade: 6
The Hearing Division presides over administrative hearings procedural conferences and rulemaking oral proceedings concerning complex utility and securities matters and writes Recommended Opinions and Orders for the Commissioners consideration at Open Meetings. The Hearing Division also includes Docket Control responsible for the Commissions filings and record-keeping.
You will conduct formal on-the-record administrative hearings and draft Recommended Opinions and Orders based upon an independent review of the evidence and law. You will be responsible for all procedural aspects of your assigned cases including scheduling hearings and other proceedings and compliance with the Commissions timeclock rules and other deadlines. You will interpret and implement the Arizona Corporation Commissions authority set forth in Article 15 Section 3 of the Arizona Constitution statutory authority and rules. You may be involved in writing and promulgating administrative rules for the Commission in compliance with the applicable requirements of the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act and the Commissions rulemaking policies. This role has considerable interaction with Commissioners and their staff members as you will present and defend your recommendations in Open Meeting. You will prepare Procedural Orders for your cases involving both substantive and non-substantive issues.
- A Juris Doctor degree in addition to litigation or administrative hearing experience and an Arizona license to practice law in good standing (attorney licensed and in good standing in other state may be considered if qualified and willing to become licensed in Arizona):
- A background in engineering economics finance accounting or administrative law;
- Extensive knowledge of the complex state and federal regulatory concepts related to regulation of different kinds of utilities (electric gas telephone water and sewer) and/or of securities in Arizona;
- A full understanding of constitutional due process as related to administrative hearings;
- Knowledge of and experience interpreting evidentiary and procedural rules;
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills to conduct hearings public comment meetings and other proceedings;
- Excellent legal reasoning research and writing skills and great attention to detail;
- An ability to reduce complex legal and technical arguments and issues into language easily understood by a layperson and to write concise organized and legally sufficient Recommended Opinions and Orders that will withstand appeal;
- Skills to perform online legal research using Westlaw; to work competently with Microsoft Word Outlook and Teams; and to work competently with or a willingness and ability to learn to work competently with Microsoft Excel Adobe Acrobat and WebEx;
- A work ethic that demonstrates self-motivation reliability dedication productivity cooperation integrity responsibility discipline teamwork accountability adaptability and professionalism; and
- A temperament and demeanor that demonstrates and results in unbiased and ethical decision making with sufficient confidence in your own abilities and the patience necessary to maintain composure and control over the hearing during contentious proceedings.
Utility or securities regulatory experience is highly desirable as is prior experience presiding over formal administrative hearings and writing decisions.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon proof of education and current Arizona law license (or out-of-state equivalent and the ability to become licensed to practice in Arizona) and successful completion of a background/reference check.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process and as a condition of employment to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
- Anticipated hiring range $95000 - $115000 DOE
- Excellent comprehensive benefits including a top-ranked retirement plan low-cost health coverage supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability and generous leave programs
- Encouragement for career and personal development; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
- Interesting challenging work in a non-corporate environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.
If you have any questions please email for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
