ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Juris Doctorate
• Licensed to practice law in Arizona
• 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.
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide training to state agencies on employment law matters.
• Supervise support staff.
• Travel within and out of Arizona.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior