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Senior Litigation Counsel

The Arizona Attorney General's Office State Government Division/Employment Law Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel. Job Summary: The Arizona Attorney General's Office State Government Division/Employment Law Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel. Represent the State and State employees in administrative proceedings and in federal and state court litigation referred pursuant to A.Review, evaluate, monitor, and advise the Risk Management Division regarding statutory notices of claim and lawsuits regarding potential exposure; read and analyze recent court decisions and rule changes affecting areas of practice; Research and draft legal documents, memoranda, and appellate briefs, correspondence, and settlement agreements. Attend office and staff meetings, handle office administrative matters. Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes, case law, and court rules. Extensive experience and knowledge in civil litigation, including pretrial and trial practice. Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents. Knowledge of the practical factors that impact litigation decisions and goals, including plaintiff responses, opposing counsel strategies and judicial perspectives, and victim/witness considerations. Knowledge of financial considerations for the state. Skill in persuasive oral and written communication pertaining to case presentation through various stages of representation, including litigation through trial and appeal if required. Skill in preparing legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence efficiently. Skills include legal and factual issue analysis, legal research, legal writing, oral presentation, and negotiation. Ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, assess evidence and communicate it to the client. Ability to exercise good judgment in making strategic decisions in cases and in providing legal advice to clients. Ability to travel within and outside Arizona, including overnight stays. Selective Preference(s): Employment Law experience. Extensive civil litigation experience, including pretrial and trial practice involving complex cases.

Travel is required for this position. Attorney applicants are required to submit a writing sample with their resume/application profile. 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.

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 (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. Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). 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. Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io.