Address:  15 S 15th Ave Phoenix  

Salary: 71,500 - 152,601 

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Until filled

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is seeking a Section Chief Counsel for the State Government Division, Environmental Enforcement Section.

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 position will provide strategic leadership for the State Government Division, Environmental Enforcement Section which provides legal service on behalf of the State of Arizona. Position will implement and enforce Office policies, provide legal advice on various and complex issues, including matters that have a profound influence upon the legislation of Arizona and the policies established by the client agencies served. Position will control the use of State resources to effectively represent the best interests of the State; provide technical assistance and staff training; make staff assignments; and evaluate performance.

Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes; case law; and rules of State and Federal Courts and administrative agencies.
Knowledge of administrative rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Arizona rules of civil and criminal procedure.
Knowledge and experience in civil litigation.
Knowledge of the principles of administrative law, contracts, employment law, procurement and public records of law.
Knowledge of ethical standards applicable to lawyers and public employees.
Knowledge of effective management techniques.
Skill in motivation of employees.
Skill in leadership.
Skill in resolving problems arising between or among employees and between or among employees and clients.
Skill in persuasive oral and written communication pertaining to case presentation through various stages of representation, including litigation through trial and appeal, if required.
Skill in interpersonal relations necessary for effective team work, cooperation and conflict resolutions.
Ability to effectively lead a diverse group of legal and administrative professionals.
Ability to make sound judgments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the highest level of State, City, County and Federal officials, members of the State Legislature, judges, other attorneys, the general public, and employees to afford the State the most effective legal representation.
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and apply legal principles and precedents to particular sets of facts.
Ability to develop effective management plans.
Ability to plan and direct the activities of a professional and para-professional staff engaged in delivering legal and administrative services.
Ability to display courteous and professional behavior.

Previous significant civil litigation and management experience.

Juris Doctorate
Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar

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 pilot 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).

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.