ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

State of Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/6/2022 CLOSED ON 4/4/2023

Job Posting for ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL at State of Arizona

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

 

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Job Location:

Address:  15 S 15th Ave Phoenix

Posting Details:

Salary: 95,000.00 - 115,500.00 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Until filled 

Job Summary:

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office State Government Division/Liability Management Section is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

Job Duties:

Provide legal representation to state agencies and employees in matters in which the Risk Management Division of ADOA provides coverage. This representation includes advice and representation in complex civil tort litigation and insurance defense cases in State and Federal courts. Investigate; interview clients; review documents and evidence; conduct legal research; prepare and write pleadings, motions and other documents filed in court; conduct discovery; review and analyze cases for trial; appear in court; defend the client in jury and bench trials; report analysis of cases to clients and Risk Management; supervise support staff; travel within and out of the State of Arizona; Other duties as assigned; regular attendance is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

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.
Knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through lengthy and varied experience in legal practice, especially in complex litigation.
Knowledge of ethical standards applicable to lawyers and public employees.
Skill in persuasive oral and written communication pertaining to case presentation through various stages of representation, including litigation through trial and appeal if required; Prepare 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 manage significant volume of high exposure cases;
Ability to effectively utilize skills of subordinate staff;
Ability to display courteous and professional behavior;
Ability to appropriately apply professional ethical rules in daily practice;
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;
Ability to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations.

Selective Preference(s):

Extensive civil litigation experience, including pretrial and trial practice involving complex civil tort litigation cases.

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 in to account.

Benefits:

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

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 (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.

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