Ag Litigation Counsel Senior

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office State Government Division/Employment Law Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel. This role involves representing the State and State employees in administrative proceedings and in federal and state court litigation. The Senior Litigation Counsel will review, evaluate, monitor, and advise the Risk Management Division regarding statutory notices of claim and lawsuits, analyze court decisions and rule changes, and make settlement recommendations. Additionally, this position will mentor and advise less experienced attorneys, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and prepare for hearings and depositions. The role also includes attending office meetings and handling administrative matters.

Requirements

• 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 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 support 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.
• 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.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Represent the State and State employees in administrative proceedings and in federal and state 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.
• Read and analyze recent court decisions and rule changes affecting areas of practice.
• Make recommendations regarding settlement.
• Mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys; provide advice, consultation, work review, and co-counsel.
• Research and draft legal documents, memoranda, and appellate briefs, correspondence, and settlement agreements.
• Prepare for and attend hearings and depositions in Phoenix and other Arizona locations, including virtually.
• Attend office and staff meetings, handle office administrative matters.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed