ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address: 2005 N Central Avenue; Phoenix, AZ 85004

Salary: $71,500 - $121,000 

Grade: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division/Division of Civil Rights Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel. This position will be responsible for litigating complaints alleging violations of the Arizona Civil Rights Act. Will conduct all phases of civil rights litigation including discovery, motion practice, trial and appeals in administrative hearings, state superior court, federal court and also at the appellate level, where necessary, including complex litigation. Will conduct inquiries into allegations of broad-based discrimination; education and outreach; and be able to conciliate and mediation cases.
As directed by Chief Counsel, will handle special projects and assist in civil litigation efforts throughout the Section particularly complex litigation and trial practice in the area of civil rights. Will mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys, providing advice, consultation, work review, and co-counseling. Will develop section cooperation to enhance the Office’s ability to respond to litigation emergencies and participate in major litigation. Will assume responsibility for own individual assignments and also serve as a section resource, providing advice, information, and support to other attorneys, staff, and management.
Employee will provide legal assistance, guidance, and expertise to other Division staff, as assigned, in connection with administrative filing and investigations of charges/complaints of discrimination under the Arizona Civil Rights Act, and will participate in intra-agency initiatives. Will provide written and oral legal opinions and advice on a wide variety of legal and policy issues that arise related to the Arizona Civil Rights Act. May assist in legislative and community education efforts and outreach.
Will participate and coordinate with other attorney general offices in multi-state litigation and other activities.
Employee will be responsible for timely and accurate legal and factual research and preparation of work products described above. In his/her role as the Division's legal representative in discrimination cases brought by the State, employee is responsible for creating quality work product, adhering to policies and procedures, meeting statutory and agency deadlines, and meeting all ethical obligations.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Will conduct all phases of Civil Rights litigation including discovery, motion practice, trial and appeals in administrative hearings, state superior court, federal court and also at the appellate level, where necessary, including complex litigation.
Will serve as a section resource, providing advice, information, and support to other attorneys, staff, and management and will provide legal assistance, guidance, and expertise to other Division staff, as assigned, in connection with administrative filing and investigations of charges/complaints of discrimination under the Arizona Civil Rights Act, and will participate in intra-agency initiatives
Will mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys, providing advice, consultation, work review, and co-counseling.
Negotiate and draft mediation agreements, conciliation agreement, and consent decrees
Will provide written and oral legal opinions and advice on a wide variety of legal and policy issues that arise in the Civil Rights Division

• Considerable knowledge of Federal and State civil rights laws.
• Knowledge of the legal system; state and federal court systems; state and federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence; and pertinent statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
• Considerable knowledge in litigating complaints alleging violations of the Arizona Civil Rights Act.
• Knowledge of local rules of court and legal document formats.
• Knowledge of legal techniques and basic concepts of American Jurisprudence.
• Legal and factual issue analysis.
• Legal research, legal writing, oral presentation, and negotiation.
• Trial skills, negotiating skills, and investigative skills.
• Other skills include advocacy, public speaking, and media communications.
• Ability to identify issues and prepare analysis of legal documents and records.
• Ability to prepare efficiently quality legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Ability to make oral arguments and conduct trials in state and federal courts.
• Ability to interact with and obtain information from representatives of Civil Rights Division, parties and witnesses, opposing counsel and personnel from various other agencies and courts.
• Ability to provide continuing education or training.
• Ability to work closely with law enforcement personnel as well as witnesses.

Ideal candidate will have 10 years civil litigation experience.

• 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
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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. 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.