ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL

Job Location: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE

Salary: 80,000 - 120,000
Grade: 01
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division/Environmental Protection Section is seeking a Unit Chief Counsel to directly supervise the Environmental Protection Unit attorneys, staff, law clerks, and volunteers dedicated to addressing pressing environmental concerns in communities throughout Arizona.

Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

Job Duties:

This position will assign cases and investigations; mentor the staff with investigations; work with attorneys on trial strategy and organization; second chair trials with newer attorneys; assign responsibility, along with the Division Chief Counsel, for participation in NAAG working groups and conference calls; track the progress and completion of projects assigned by the Division Chief Counsel; handle calls from consumers, businesses, and the press as appropriate; participate in Attorney General forums; review and modify memos, settlement agreements, pleadings, and other documents; participate in worker protection outreach presentations and assign presentations to others in the Unit; conduct case reviews with attorneys and paralegals to track the progress of cases.

Assists the Division Chief Counsel with a variety of administrative tasks, including coordinating cases with the other units in the section, coordinating review of files for assignment, and responding to legal questions.

Manages personnel-attorneys and paralegals-including hiring recommendations, training, coaching, appraising performance, and providing feedback on disciplinary actions; conducts at least monthly staff meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

1. Working knowledge of statutes, legal research methods, and general legal principles.
2. Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents.
3. Knowledge and understanding of applicable consumer fraud statutes, other Arizona statutes, federal laws relating to consumer issues, and the rules and regulations of state and federal courts.
4. Must possess knowledge of the practical factors that impact investigative and litigation decisions and goals, including target and defendant responses, opposing counsel strategies and judicial perspectives, and victim/witness considerations.
5. Knowledge of financial considerations for the state and defendants.
6. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired through lengthy and varied experience in legal practice, especially in complex litigation.
7. Responsible for knowing civil procedures, filing deadlines, completing matters on a timely basis, producing professional pleadings, and keeping abreast of new statutes and case law.
8. Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
9. Trial skills, negotiating skills, and investigative skills.
10. Prepare legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence efficiently and with a minimum of supervision.
11. Legal and factual issue analysis, legal research, legal writing, oral presentation, and negotiation.
12. Must possess those interpersonal skills necessary to effectively train new attorneys, to foster teamwork, cooperation, and conflict resolution among unit members.
13. Other skills include advocacy, public speaking, and media communications.
14. Ability to recognize legal issues presented by specific factual situations.
15. Ability to prepare effective litigation strategies and coach attorneys in these skills.
16. Ability to work closely with law enforcement personnel as well as witnesses.
17. Ability to identify issues and prepare concise analysis of legal documents and records.
18. Effective and situation-appropriate interpersonal communication, good judgment, high ethical and professional standards, empathy with other section lawyers and staff.
19. Must have the ability to supervise legal professionals, to deal with personnel issues as they arise, and to effectively allocate and prioritize assignments.
20. Ability to function well under time constraints and other pressures.

Selective Preference(s):

10-12 Years Civil Litigation Experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• 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. The writing sample should contain an analysis of some substantive legal issue and provide insight concerning your ability to think and to explain and advocate for a particular position.
• 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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

Benefits:

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Student Loan Assistance
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.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age in its programs, activities, or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.