Civil Litigation Division- Assistant Attorney General

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW) – CIVIL LITIGATION DIVISION- ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Job Location: Phoenix/Tucson

Posting Details: Salary: $80,000 – $105,000;
Grade: 01;
Closing Date:
Continuous

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (AGO)/Civil Litigation Division is seeking dedicated Assistant Attorney Generals to perform complex legal work for the State of Arizona. The work involves providing legal advice, counsel and representing the State’s interest.

The Civil Litigation Division (CLD) includes three sections:
The Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section (unit focuses on consumer protection, worker’s protection, and complex litigation), the Division of Civil Rights Section, and the Bankruptcy Collection and Enforcement Section. CLD also includes two independent units: the Tobacco Enforcement Unit and the Environmental Protection Unit. The Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section focuses on issues affecting Arizonans such as protecting the public from consumer fraud and enforcing Arizona’s antitrust laws.

The Civil Rights Section promotes and enforces Arizona’s civil rights laws. The Bankruptcy Collections and Enforcement Section ensures debts owed to the state are collected.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely up to 2 days a week, based upon department needs and performance.

• Provides legal representation including advice and representation in complex cases in State and Federal court.
• Prepares legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Investigates; interviews clients; reviews documents and evidence; conducts legal research; conducts discovery; reviews and analyzes cases for trial; appears in court.
• Responds to inquiries from law enforcement and the general public.
• Attends meetings and trainings as necessary.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes, case law and court rules.
• Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents.
• Knowledge of 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, skills and abilities acquired through lengthy and varied experience in legal practice, especially in complex litigation.
• 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.
• Prepare legal documents, memoranda and correspondence efficiently.
• Legal and factual issue analysis; trial and negotiating skills.
• Interpersonal skills for interaction with court personnel, agency personnel, victims, and government agencies.
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, assess evidence and communicate it to the client.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct and monitor complex investigations/cases.
• Ability to coordinate activities with law enforcement, governmental and non-governmental agencies.
• Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving methods to systems and programs.
• Ability to encourage teamwork through collaboration and communication.
• Ability to manage a significant volume of high-exposure cases.
• Ability to utilize subordinate staff effectively.
• Ability to display courteous and professional behavior; apply professional ethical rules in daily practice; exercise good judgment in strategic decisions and in providing legal advice to clients.

Some litigation experience preferred.

• 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…