Description:

Job Summary:
The Arizona Attorney General's Office State Government Division/Employment Law Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel.

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

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.

Job Duties:
Senior Litigation Counsel to provide legal representation and advice to ADOA Risk Management and state agencies in Employment Law matters, including formal and informal opinions and case evaluation. Serve as lead counsel in complex employment-related litigation. Mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys; provide advice, consultation, work review, and co-counsel.

Represent and defend state agencies in federal and state administrative actions, state superior court and federal court law suits, state and federal appellate actions. Conduct discovery, litigation, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, case settlements, and appellate work. Assist in responding to charges filed by State employees with the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, and to the Office for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

Assist in the drafting of rules, regulations, legislation, and policies that affect the agency. Assist in coordinating legal services by the Office of the Attorney General to the state agencies.
Provide legal advice regarding employment issues, employee disciplinary matters, including advice regarding federal and state laws, rules, and regulations governing employment. Provide agency training on employment law matters.

Oversee and supervise work product of support staff. Travel within and out of the State of Arizona.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes, case law and court rules;
Extensive experience and knowledge in civil litigation, including pretrial and trial practice;
Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents;
Knowledge of the practical factors that impact litigation decisions and goals, including plaintiff responses, opposing counsel strategies and judicial perspectives, and victim/witness considerations;
Knowledge of financial considerations for the state.
Knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through lengthy and varied experience in legal practice, especially in complex litigation.
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 manage a significant number of matters;
Ability to effectively utilize skills of subordinate staff;
Ability to display courteous and professional behavior;
Ability to appropriately apply professional ethical rules in daily practice;
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):
Employment Law experience. Extensive civil litigation experience, including pretrial and trial practice involving complex cases.

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.