ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  15 S. 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $71,500 - $100,00 

Grade: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office State Government Division/Transportation Section is seeking an
Assistant Attorney General. The primary duty for this attorney is providing legal consultation and representation to the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) on a wide variety of issues.
Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

These include, but are not limited to, providing representation or advice regarding: criminal history records and appeals, NCIC and ACJIS issues, sex offender registration and publication, the state Crime Lab, property impounds, private investigator and security guard licensing, concealed carry permits, school bus driver certifications, public records, fingerprint clearance cards, motor carrier compliance, procurement and other contract issues, and criminal procedure issues. The attorney will be responsible for evaluating issues, adopting legal positions, and preparing related written memoranda including, but not limited to, formal and informal legal opinions. The attorney may be asked to provide training to DPS personnel.
The attorney may also be asked to represent DPS in civil or administrative proceedings relating to licensing or other matters. This may require drafting pleadings, motions, responses and appellate briefs. The attorney will make decisions concerning case strategy, hearing preparation and hearing conduct. The attorney will be expected to exercise appropriate discretion in determining whether particular legal issues warrant consultation with supervisors. In addition, this attorney may, on occasion, be assigned cases and issues outside the primary practice are, or may be required to participate in office-wide committees or task forces as business needs dictate. Internal administrative documents, such as time sheets and reports, are also required.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes, administrative regulations and case law related to general agency representation;
• Knowledge of Arizona rules of civil procedure;
• 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 interpersonal relations necessary for effective team work, cooperation and conflict resolutions;
• Skill in researching and extracting information from statutes, codes, legal documents and court decisions;
• Skill in interpersonal relations necessary for effective team work, cooperation and conflict resolution;
• Ability to recognize legal issues presented by specific factual situations and to perform necessary legal research and analysis related to those issues;
• Ability to exhibit good judgment in evaluating and analyzing diverse legal issues;
• Ability to handle and prioritize a high volume of work with competing deadlines and stressful situations;
• Ability to display courteous and professional behavior;
• Ability to articulate legal arguments, assess evidence and communicate information to client;
• Ability to effectively use skills of support staff;
• Ability to appropriately apply professional ethical rules in daily practice;
• Ability to travel within and outside of Arizona, including overnight stays.

Civil litigation or criminal prosecution experience.

• 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.

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

The Attorney General’s Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Student Loan Assistance
• Sick leave
• 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

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

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 HumanResources@azag.gov. 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.