DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

RISK MANAGEMENT
206 S.17th Avenue,
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Anticipated Salary: $60,499.92

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 08/17/2026

This position conducts research to identify and prepare information and records required for public records, ADOA Risk Management, the Attorney General's Office and outside counsel for defense or representation in legal matters; assists and coordinates with legal counsel and agency personnel in defense of the agency, including identification and preparation of internal subject matter experts; collects data and issues arising from high liability exposure claims and torts; reviews and redacts records to public requests, pending claims and litigation matters, subpoenas and discovery requests pursuant to state and federal laws. Ensures evidence and record preservation orders are issued, sustained and lifted.

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.

This position conducts research to identify and prepare information and records required by the public, ADOA Risk Management, the Attorney General's Office and outside counsel for defense or representation in legal matters.

Reviews/redacts/analyzes record responses to public requests and those related to pending claims and litigation matters, subpoenas, and discovery requests pursuant to state and Federal laws, and agency policy.

Assists and coordinates with legal counsel and agency personnel in public requests and defense of the agency, including identification and preparation of internal subject matter experts. Ensures evidence preservation orders are issued, sustained and lifted.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of paralegal practice.
• Practices of planning of private sector and government sector liability claim and litigation management.
• State and Federal Law, including those that apply to public records.
• Court rules and procedure.
• Government contracts, inter-governmental agreements, and permits.
• Statutes and Administrative Rules governing liability claims and tort litigation involving state agencies in Arizona.
• Microsoft Office/Google Suite products.

Skill in/with:

• Directing a comprehensive program.
• Advanced verbal and written communication
• Oral presentation and training
• Advanced organization and planning
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution and management
• Project management.
• Reading comprehension.

Ability to:

• Manage a large volume of high exposure liability claim and litigation files.
• Sustain concentration to manage competing demands in a high-paced and stressful business environment.
• Anticipate based on pattern recognition.
• Employ advanced oral communication
• Convey complex information in high demand and stressful work environment.
• Function well in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines.

Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Paralegal Certification or equivalent legal training preferred.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

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

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 program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at srecruitment@azdot.gov or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.