ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

Address:  2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004

Salary: $43,981 - $53,150 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division/Financial Remedies Section is seeking a Seized Property Specialist (SPS). This position is necessary to assist the Financial Remedies Section (FRS), including the Seized Property Manager, with functions and related responsibilities of processing seized assets and/or property - real, personal and cash. The position is critical and supports FRS in processing the seized assets associated with forfeiture cases. The SPS is tasked with handling property management for all FRS attorneys who prosecute large forfeiture cases.

The purpose of this position is to support the Financial Remedies Section and Seized Property Manager to define and coordinate actions related to the identification, evaluation, protection, preservation and disposition of seized real and personal property. Responsibilities include maintaining, tracking, reporting and distributing funds derived from the forfeited real and personal property to law enforcement partners.

In addition, the SPS is responsible for complex law enforcement assignments related to evidence derived from search warrants.

This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Works closely with FRS Section Chief and Seized Property Manager and other Criminal Division managers, case attorneys, law enforcement partners and legal staff to define and coordinate actions related to the identification, evaluation, protection, preservation and disposition of seized real and personal property. Attends meetings as deemed appropriate by the Section Chief Counsel and performs other duties as assigned.

Assists in maintaining an electronic database, which identifies all property seized and the disposition of property and manages assets as required to assure no unreasonable loss of value. Assists in the preparation of reports as to the status of the management and control of seized real and personal property and its disposition, from seizure through litigation and final disposition and allocation.

Assists FRS and Seized Property Manager in coordinating with contracted property management companies to establish accurate valuation of seized real and personal property. This includes identifying required actions necessary to maintain or prepare the property for sale or divestment, conducting property inspections as necessary and insuring that all costs are accurately recorded and allocated to the property prior to the final distribution of the proceeds.

Tracks and preserves property seized for forfeiture, reviews receipts and disbursements, assists with the distribution process and coordinates the efforts of FRS attorneys, agents and various outside contractors engaged in maintaining and selling real and personal property.

Assists with Arizona Criminal Justice Commission funding requests and reporting requirements, and interacts with law enforcement regarding their requests for RICO expenditures.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Agency and Section procedures; principles and practices of program administration.
Knowledge of legal procedures, rules of court and legal terminology as it pertains to forfeitures and seizures.
Knowledge of real property terminology and processing the sale of real property.
Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
Knowledge of principles and practices of property and evidence documentation, inventory and control; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations, including those related to documentation, storage and disposal of evidence and property.
Knowledge of law enforcement information systems and procedures.

SKILLS
Excellent communication skills, in both oral and written communications.
Good interpersonal skills to work with internal personnel and external contacts including various law enforcement agencies, judges, court personnel, citizen and government audiences.
Excellent computer and software skills, including Microsoft Excel, database and records management software.
Skills in online research, including various government agency websites and court databases.
Skill in interaction with internal personnel and external contacts including law enforcement agents.
Skill in interpreting statutes, reported cases and legal documents.
Good interpersonal skills to work with internal personnel and external contacts including various law enforcement offices.

ABILITIES
Ability to analyze and interpret simple to complex information.
Ability to interpret statutes, policies, etc. and apply them in various property management circumstances.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while keeping up with various deadlines.
Ability to work closely with law enforcement personnel as well as witnesses.
Ability to be self-directed with strong problem solving skills, exercise reasoned judgment in a high-pressure, and time-sensitive working environment.
Ability to work independently and with a team, as necessary.
Ability to adapt to case developments and to make necessary and appropriate adjustments in strategies.
Ability to prioritize and to manage complex tasks.
Ability to be dependable and well-organized.
Ability to form and maintain collaborative working relationships with all level of staff, supervisors and AGO leadership.
Ability to be patient, including with coworkers, staff, victims, law enforcement agencies and government partners.
Ability to represent the Attorney General Office in cooperative efforts with law enforcement agencies and community partners.
Ability to interact with outside entities with diplomacy and tact.

Knowledge of managing property and evidence. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures that pertain to seized and forfeited assets. Strong Excel and project management skills. Knowledge of basic accounting principals, is a must.

• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• 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.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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

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

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

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.