DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Your Partner For A Stronger Arizona.

DES works with families, community organizations, advocates and state and federal partners to realize our collective vision: A thriving Arizona.

DES serves more than 3 million Arizonans. Our Mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life.

LEGAL ASSISTANT 3

Job Location:

Office of Inspector General (OIG)
2200 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Posting Details:

Salary: $43,780 - $56,534 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: December 21, 2025

Job Summary:

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES) we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals who are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come Join the DES Team!

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Legal Assistant 3. This position is responsible for performing quality and consistency reviews of Appellate Services Administration (ASA) Exhibits, Decisions and Dispositions for all DES programs. This role assists Hearing Officers (HO) to review, create, and process legally binding documents, including but not limited to responsive orders granting or denying motions to vacate and remand, orders in response to requests for postponement of hearing, requests for Subpoenas and requests for withdrawals of hearings. It will also be responsible for confirming adherence to Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as, agency and program practices, policies and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency in appeals files, hearings and decisions. Travel may be required.

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 flexibility, autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, 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:

• Review and perform complex analysis of procedural, jurisdiction and other issues. Review appeal files and/or records prepared by staff for Hearing Officers to use in administrative hearings, or for Appeals Board review of lower authority hearings and decisions. Completes legal research and analytical abilities to identify issues and pertinent legal documents for hearings. Monitors and prepares reports to meet federal and state requirements.
• Assists in reviewing, assigning, elevating and approving work products. Trains, coaches, evaluates and identifies training needs and works with management to develop and deploy training to ensure ongoing development and implementation of program reorganization plans, workload prioritizing, and special projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely Notice of Hearings are provided to all parties, with all necessary documents for full and fair due process hearings. Assist in ensuring that all Decisions, Dispositions and Notices contain accurate and current statements of the applicable statute or citation.
• Respond to telephone, in-person and written inquiries, elevated docket calls, complaints and requests and communicate on behalf of Hearing Officers to prevent 'ex parte' communication with parties, Attorney General's office, department representatives and the public as directed. Register parties for hearings, make appropriate case notes in case management systems and databases. Travel may be required.
• Perform legal and other research using a variety of resources, including case management systems, databases and program software. Prepare standard work measures and work flow reports. Attend meetings and trainings as instructed by supervisor and management.
• Review Motions received from parties to timely write and issue Decisions or Orders on procedural matters for Dismissals, Motions to Vacate and Remand, Requests for Subpoenas, Postponements, and Withdrawals, etc.
• Resolution of co