UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL

Job No:

541264

Work Type:

Full-time Location:

MESA Categories:

Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance

ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPT LAW UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL DCS

Remote Options:

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

DCS PSS DCS DCS AGO DCS

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 and the formats used to prepare pleadings and other legal documents. Skill Oral advocacy Effective legal writing Legal analysis and reasoning Provide reliable client advice, and exercise good judgment regarding legal advice and recommendations Effective courtroom practice Ability Display appropriate courtroom demeanor Build client relationships Demonstrate negotiation skills and persuasive abilities Utilize a problem-solving approach Litigate using innovative techniques Ability 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.

• 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 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