SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address: 15 S. 15th Ave Phoenix

Salary: $135,360

Grade: 1

Closing Date: Until filled

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office State Government Division/Public Law Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel to assist with litigation matters arising in the administrative law context and to advise and represent state agencies and boards.

This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

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 Senior Litigation Counsel position provides legal counsel for the State Government Division (SGD)/Public Law Section (PLS). The attorney is responsible for providing legal advice and representation to PLS client agencies, commissions, and boards as assigned, including but not limited to the Arizona Department of Veterans Services. PLS represents a diverse group of state agencies and boards involved in areas such as financial regulation, promotions, military affairs, and agriculture. The attorney's duties include, but are not limited to, performing legal research, preparing pleadings, presenting arguments and evidence at hearings in federal, state, and administrative tribunals and handling any associated appeals; providing advice and counsel on legal issues, reviewing and approving contracts, handling contract disputes and procurement matters. Advice matters include, but are not limited to, administrative law, statutory interpretation, application of court rules, open meeting law, public records requests and public monies issues.
As Senior Litigation Counsel, this attorney will mentor other PLS attorneys and provide guidance on litigation and advice matters. In addition, the attorney may handle or assist other attorneys with judicial review actions, appeals, and other litigation involving agencies and boards represented by multiple Sections in SGD. The litigation matters may involve occupational licensing, administrative law, and/or constitutional issues.

Knowledge and understanding of applicable Arizona statutes, federal laws, and the rules and regulations of state and federal courts.
Knowledge of legal techniques, the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence, and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents.
Comprehensive knowledge of and ability to apply general legal principals and the ability to grasp new areas of law in a timely and efficient manner.
Knowledge of the scope and character of overlapping Arizona statutory law and Arizona constitutional provisions, trial and administrative hearing procedures and rules of evidence.
Ability to understand statutory and case law construction and provide an explanation of those constructs to non-attorney directors and staff of client agencies.
Skill in legal and factual issue analysis, legal research, legal writing, oral presentation and negotiation. Skill in all aspects of litigation, including discovery.
Ability to perform demanding legal research involving complex questions of law.
Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal issues and to apply legal principles and precedents.
Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument involving multiple parties clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Ability to make presentations to non-attorney audiences on legal and administrative matters.
Abilities include effective and situation-appropriate interpersonal communication, good judgment, high ethical and professional standards.
Ability to function well under a high volume of work, time constraints and stressful situations.

Experience in litigation and/or administrative law. Background in government or corporate work is helpful.

• 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.

• 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.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

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

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

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.

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

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 (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. 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: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.