Assistant Attorney General

The Arizona Attorney General's Office State Government Division/Employment Law Section is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. The successful applicant will provide legal advice to ADOA Risk Management and state agencies, boards, and commissions regarding employment-law issues; represent state agencies in administrative hearings on employee disciplinary appeals and whistle-blower complaints; represent state agencies in state, federal, and appellate courts in employment-law matters; assist state agencies respond to charges filed by employees with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; and provide training to state agencies on employment law matters; supervise support staff; and travel within and out of Arizona.

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.

Job Duties:
Represent the State and state employees in administrative proceedings, such as before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and State and Federal court litigation referred pursuant to A.R.S. 41-621. Review, evaluate, monitor and advise the Risk Management Division regarding statutory notices of claim and lawsuits regarding potential exposure; make recommendations regarding settlement. Advise State human resources professionals and managers regarding pending personnel issues. Research and draft legal documents, memoranda and appellate briefs, correspondence, and settlement agreements. Prepare for and appear at hearings and depositions in Phoenix and other Arizona locations, including virtually. Attend office and staff meetings, handle office administrative matters.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes, case law and rules of State and Federal court.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of administrative and judicial litigation.
• Knowledge of financial considerations for the state.
• Knowledge of the principles of employment law and public records of law.
• 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;
• Skill in preparing legal documents memoranda and correspondence efficiently;
• Skills include legal and factual issue analysis, legal research, legal writing, oral presentation, and negotiation;
• Skill in working with clients to solve problems.
• Skill in working with coworkers to solve problems.
• Skill in prioritizing multiple demands.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, assess evidence and communicate it to the client.
• Ability to effectively utilize skills of subordinate staff.
• Ability to display courteous and professional behavior.
• 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):

• Juris Doctorate
• Licensed to practice law in Arizona

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 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. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).