DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $90,000 - $100,500 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Deputy General Counsel (Administrative Counsel) responsible for serving as the Department's liaison with court and legal system stakeholders statewide, supervising the Youth Hearing Officer and Youth Records Unit; monitoring court hearings for committed youth and resolving court concerns; providing educational presentations for ADJC youth, employees, and stakeholders; and providing legal advice to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Law degree (J.D., LI.B., or LLM)
• Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona
• In active status and good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license.
• Must complete all required training and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license records checks.
• Must maintain acceptable driving records.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

• Attorneys with a minimum of one year of experience practicing Arizona delinquency or dependency law, correctional law, criminal litigation, or advising an Arizona executive branch agency.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Department’s liaison with the legal system partners, including judicial officers, attorneys, and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).
• Monitors all legal matters impacting ADJC youth, through regular virtual or in-person court attendance, to ensure the court has timely, accurate information about the youth’s treatment progress as well as Department processes, policy, statutory framework, and jurisdictional issues.
• Provides training and presentations for ADJC youth, employees, and stakeholders on a regular and ongoing basis.
• Represents the Department at stakeholder meetings, workgroups, advisory panels, and conferences pertaining to juvenile delinquency matters.
• Supervises the Youth Hearing Officer, who administers due process proceedings for youth, including warrants, parole revocation hearings, discharges, and appeals.
• Supervises the Records Unit, ensuring compliance with state and federal law and policy.
• Backs up the General Counsel.
• Provides legal advice to executive leadership.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick time accrued at 3:42 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Wellness Plans
• Paid Parental Leave program

What This Job Offers

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