ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Address: 15 South 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007 Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 Grade: 01 Closing Date: Continuous The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Child and Family Protection Division/Civil and Criminal Litigation and Advice Section (CLA) is seeking an experienced Assistant Attorney General to assist with litigation matters arising in the administrative law and civil law contexts and to advise and represent state agencies. Attorneys in CLA utilize their legal skills and training to benefit the public interest while working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that provides opportunity for professional development, increased responsibility, and broadening knowledge of diverse and challenging areas of law. Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week. This position provides representation to state agencies in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. Attorneys maintain a busy administrative hearing schedule appearing before the DES Office of Appeals and the Office of Administrative Hearings and appear in court on civil matters. Attorneys advise state agencies on a wide range of legal issues, including legal matters involving compliance with state and federal law, employment issues, contracts and procurement, departmental policies, proposed legislation, and public records issues. Attorney duties include: Analyzing complex and diverse legal issues, conducting associated research, and providing written and oral advice; Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, forms, and other legal documents; and Presenting arguments and evidence at hearings before state and administrative tribunals and handling any associated appeals. Knowledge Knowledge of civil procedures, filing deadlines, completing matters on a timely basis, and producing professional pleadings Knowledge and experience with settlement Knowledge and understanding of applicable case law, statutes, rules and regulations of state and federal courts Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence Legal analysis and reasoning and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents Skill Oral advocacy, trial skills, and negotiating skills Preparing legal briefs, memoranda, and correspondence efficiently and with a minimum of supervision Legal analysis and reasoning Provide solid client advice; uses good judgement regarding legal advice/ recommendation Effective case presentation/trial work Ability Display appropriate courtroom demeanor Build client relationships Demonstrate negotiation skills and persuasive abilities Utilize a problem‑solving approach Litigate using innovative techniques Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations Selective Preference(s) A minimum of ten(10) years of legal experience is preferred. Pre‑Employment Requirements Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically. Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states). Candidate must have an active Arizona State Bar license. Attorney applicants are required to submit a writing sample with their resume/application profile. The writing sample should contain an analysis of some substantive legal issue and provide insight concerning your ability to think and to explain and advocate for a particular position. All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account. 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 Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Sick leave Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child 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 Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Contact Us If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via e-mail at View email address on click.appcast.io. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Arizona State Government