Description:
Job Summary:- The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) is seeking a qualified Acting Associate Counsel to join its Legal Services team.
- Under general supervision, the Acting Associate Counsel supports the agency by providing professional legal services in assigned agency legal matters. Specifically, the position assists with open enrollment complaints; appeals before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH); public records requests; and litigation matters. This position reports directly to the Acting General Counsel for assignment and oversight.
- This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney interested in public service, administrative law, and education policy to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative legal environment.
- This position is full-time in office, with no remote work options.
Job Duties:
- Investigate and assist in resolving open-enrollment complaints in compliance with state and federal law.
- Support and represent the agency in administrative hearings before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH).
- Assist with litigation matters and case preparation as assigned.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Assist with public records requests and related legal compliance activities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Minimum Qualifications:
- You must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Must have active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain objectivity and neutrality.
- Knowledge of administrative law principles and procedures.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business software.
Selective Preference(s):
- Experience drafting legal briefs and appearing in administrative hearings (particularly before OAH).
- Experience conducting neutral or quasi-judicial investigations.
- Knowledge of Arizona education law and administrative law processes.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
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).
