ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  2005 N CENTRAL AVE

Salary: $36,779 - 58,500 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: Open Unit Filled

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division/Division of Civil Rights Section is seeking a Mediator to coordinate and conduct mediations for the Division, state agencies, courts and schools.

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

This position will be responsible for conducting and coordinating mediations for the Division, state agencies, courts, and schools. Conduct mediation training sessions for volunteers, court administrative staff, and governmental agencies. Process hiring, retention and supervision of volunteer mediators. Prepare, compile, collate and input data for mediation referrals, including weekly and monthly reports regarding pending mediation cases and mediation agreements. Modify and implement mediation and training policies, procedures and accompanying documentation; provide feedback and recommendations regarding the mediation and training programs' effectiveness. Do preparatory and follow up work with respect to intergovernmental service agreements (ISAs). Engage in the organization and implementation of other projects or activities as assigned, including education, outreach and development of grant proposals.

• Knowledge and understanding of mediation techniques and resources, and the ability to provide volunteer mediators with technical guidance in the techniques of mediation.
• Knowledge of other mediation programs and some knowledge about the investigation and litigation processes.
• Knowledge of program planning, organization, and design.
• Knowledge of the professional conduct requirements and constraints related to state agency, court and school mediation and training.
• Knowledge of the planning, designing and drafting of grant proposals.
• Knowledge of the Division's policies, practices, and procedures as they relate to the handling of mediations, training, volunteer usage, and the drafting and approval of mediation agreements.
• Knowledge and experience for this position can also be acquired through on the job training and attendance at various workshops on conflict management, prevention and intervention, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, or a combination of any of the above.
• Skill in oral and written communication, particularly as they pertain to mediator training and participation in mediation sessions.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to design questionnaires, forms, and materials for general distribution to the public.
• Experience with, and knowledge of, computers and case management software.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement a wide variety of activities.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to generate reports, spreadsheets, and word documents in connection with mediation and training duties.
• Ability to create and provide presentations, seminars and training sessions.

Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.

• Travel may be required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.

• The equivalent of 40 hours of basic to advanced mediation training from an educational institution, government entity, or alternative dispute resolution organization.
• 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.

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

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• 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.