UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Child and Family Protection Division/Appeals Section is seeking a Unit Chief Counsel. This position will directly report to the Appeals Section Chief for the Child and Family Protection Division. This position (Appeals Unit Chief- North) is responsible for managing appeals attorneys assigned to the Unit who provide appellate representation to the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and the Arizona Department of Economic Security (ADES). Responsibilities include ensuring APL attorneys comply with laws, rules, and office policies and procedures applicable to the performance of the job. The position will consult with human resources as needed to ensure compliance with employment laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to providing legal advice to DCS and ADES and representing those agencies in appeals and special actions in matters that arise statewide. Appeals Section Unit Chiefs must comply with laws, rules, and office policies and procedures applicable to the performance of the job and perform additional tasks as assigned by supervising personnel. Travel may be required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, based upon department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Student Loan Assistance
• Sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 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 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.

Qualifications

• 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 and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents.
• Skilled in appellate litigation and supervision.
• Skilled in communication, both verbal and written, including written and oral advocacy.
• Skilled in incorporating analysis and reasoning of relevant laws, policies, and procedures to address issues, provide client advice, and advocate for client agencies.
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations.
• Ability to analyze situations and use good judgment in making decisions.
• The ability to independently identify and resolve legal issues.

Selective Preference(s)

Juris Doctorate degree and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.