Mvd-Transportation​/Assistant Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) - MVD-TRANSPORTATION/ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Job Location: Address:
State Government Division/Transportation Section, 15 S. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $82,000 - $130,000
Grade: 1
Closing Date: Until filled

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office State Government Division/Transportation Section is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Unit. Remote Options:
This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

The attorney will provide legal services to the Arizona Department of Transportation as assigned on a wide variety of issues, and will be primarily responsible for representing ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) in judicial proceedings related to appeal of administrative decisions or other litigation in the Superior Court and Appellate Courts. The attorney will advise MVD personnel on a wide variety of legal issues, including but not limited to administrative proceedings, driver licenses, vehicle title and registration permits, intergovernmental agreements and interagency service agreements, contracts with private entities, open meeting law and public records, data access issues, subpoenas, general constituent inquiries, interpretation of other statutory and regulatory provisions related to MVD activities, and review of proposed legislation or administrative rules.

The attorney may also provide legal advice and representation to ADOT's Aeronautics Division and various statutorily created boards or commissions, and be available to advise and consult with other attorneys in the Section.

- 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.
- Knowledge of civil litigation.
- 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 teamwork, 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 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 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.…