AG SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL

State of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

59d • $109,000 - $132,000

About The Position

The Arizona Attorney General's Office State Government Division/Liability Management Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel. 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes, case law and court rules
• 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
• Prepare legal documents memoranda and correspondence efficiently
• Skills include legal and factual issue analysis, legal research, legal writing, oral presentation, and negotiation.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, assess evidence and communicate it to the client
• Ability to manage significant volume of high exposure cases
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Extensive civil litigation experience, including pretrial and trial practice involving complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to state agencies and employees in matters in which the Risk Management Division of ADOA provides coverage.
• This representation includes advice and representation in complex cases in State and Federal court.
• Will serve as Lead Counsel/First Chair on litigation matters.
• Investigate; interview clients; review documents and evidence; conduct legal research; prepare pleadings, motions and all other papers to be filed in court; conduct discovery; review and analyze cases for trial; appear in court; report analysis of cases to clients and Risk Management
• Supervise support staff; mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys, provide advice, consultation, work review, and co-counsel
• Travel within and out of the State of Arizona
• Other duties as assigned; regular attendance is required.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees