ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  4211 S. Santa Rita Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Salary: $120,000

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona Attorney General's Office, Child and Family Protection Division/ Protective Services Section (PSS) is seeking a Unit Chief Counsel (UCC) to report directly to the Section Chief Counsel for the Protective Services Section.

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

The Unit Chief Counsel position supervises the PSS South Unit litigation attorneys and will assume responsibility for litigation on behalf of the Department of Child Safety (DCS). PSS UCC responsibilities include but are not limited to supervision of attorneys, attending stakeholder meetings, providing advice on child welfare law and representing DCS in dependency, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption matters statewide at the trial court level. PSS attorneys 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.

Knowledge needed:

•Knowledge and understanding of applicable case law, statutes, rules and regulations of state and federal courts.
•Knowledge of legal techniques, terminology, court system and rules of procedure and the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
•Knowledge of litigation and trial skills.
•Extensive knowledge of Juvenile Court Rules and Family Court Rules and Regulations.

Skills needed:

•Skilled in the ability to appropriately incorporate all current state laws, federal regulations, agency and in-office policies and procedures, as well as rules of court.
•Skilled in supervision and organization.
•Skilled in communication; both verbal and written.


Abilities needed:

•Ability to analyze situations and use good judgment in making decisions.
•Ability to independently identify and resolve legal issues
•Ability to mentor and supervise

•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 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:
•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

•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.