LEGAL SERVICES, ACTING ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
- Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
- Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
