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Litigation - General Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

State Bar of Arizona Oct 16,2017 Jul 22,2017 Location USA Phoenix AZ
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Bar Counsel - Litigation Duties: Represents the State Bar in attorney discipline and disability matters performing the following functions: conducting investigations of alleged attorney misconduct or incapacity; making recommendations for the disposition of matters including the prosecution of formal charges; presentations to the Attorney Discipline Probable Cause Committee; drafting and filing pleadings; conducting discovery; participating in hearings before the Presiding Disciplinary Judge and Hearing Panels; and, appearing before the Arizona Supreme Court.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree or Terminal Degree required. Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona. Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona. 5+ years practical legal experience; solo practitioner or small law firm experience preferred. Familiarity with the Rules of Professional Conduct. Excellent communications skills, legal research and writing skills. Exercise excellent judgment with action to be taken on cases. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to listen. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Ability to work effectively with the staff, Board, Supreme Court, legislation, members, and the public. Strong attention to detail and well organized. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the public and members of the legal profession and the ability to manage a varied, high volume caseload. Model the behaviors expected of all SBA employees by: Cultivating a positive work environment; Prioritizing and setting manageable goals; Being efficient with time at work; Communicating effectively with management, staff, members, clients, visitors, and the public; Being flexible and taking criticism constructively; and Maintaining the highest ethical standards. Computer Skills Microsoft Windows environment with Office Suite to include formatting and production of word processing documents, spreadsheets, and reports required. Case management software proficiency preferred.

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