Job No:

530214

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

FLAGSTAFF , KINGMAN , MESA , PHOENIX , SIERRA VISTA , TUCSON , VARIOUS

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STATEWIDE Categories:

Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance

ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPT LAW ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Grade:

01

DCS Remote Options:

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

PSS DCS PSS

perform additional tasks as assigned by supervising personnel.

• Knowledge and understanding of applicable case law, statutes, rules and regulations of state and federal courts
• Knowledge of legal techniques and the
• basic concepts of American Jurisprudence Legal analysis and reasoning and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents
• Oral advocacy
• Effective legal written work product, writing ability
• Legal analysis and reasoning
• Provide solid client advice; uses good judgement regarding legal advice/ recommendation
• Effective case presentation trial work Ability
• Display appropriate courtroom demeanor
• Build client relationships
• Demonstrate negotiation skills and
• persuasive abilities
• Utilize a problem-solving approach
• Litigate using innovative techniques
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations
• 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. 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 ASRS

• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account