ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Full-time

No

## Overview

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) is seeking dedicated Assistant Attorney Generals to perform complex legal work for the State of Arizona. The Attorney General’s Office has jurisdiction over Arizona's Consumer Fraud Act, white collar crime, organized crime, public corruption, environmental laws, civil rights laws, and crimes committed in more than one county.

## Job Title

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office (DEPT OF LAW)

## Job Location

Statewide

## Job Summary

The Assistant Attorney General provides legal representation including advice and representation in complex cases in State and Federal court. The Assistant Attorney General prepares legal documents, including but not limited to briefs, pleadings, and memoranda. The Assistant Attorney General investigates, interviews clients, reviews documents and evidence, conducts legal research, conducts discovery, reviews and analyzes cases for trial, and appears in court. The Assistant Attorney General responds to inquiries from law enforcement and the general public, and attends meetings and trainings as necessary.

## Salary

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$169,753.

## Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

The Assistant Attorney General must have 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 the 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; and knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through lengthy and varied experience in legal practice, especially in complex litigation. The Assistant Attorney General must also have knowledge of ethical standards applicable to lawyers and public employees.

The Assistant Attorney General must be skilled in persuasive oral and written communication pertaining to case presentation through various stages of representation, including litigation through trial and appeal if required; prepared to prepare legal documents memoranda and correspondence efficiently; and have legal and factual issue trial skills and negotiating skills. The Assistant Attorney General must also be skilled in interpersonal relationships as applied to interaction with court personnel, agency personnel, victims, and government agencies.

The Assistant Attorney General must have the ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, assess evidence and communicate it to the client; ability to effectively plan, organize, direct and monitor complex investigations/cases; ability to coordinate activities with a variety of law enforcement agencies, 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 significant volume of high exposure cases; ability to effectively utilize skills of subordinate staff; ability to display courteous and professional behavior; ability to appropriately apply professional ethical rules in daily practice; and ability to exercise good judgment in making strategic decisions in cases and in providing legal advice to clients.

## Selective Preference(s)

Dedication and interest in public service.

## Pre-Employment Requirements

Travel is required for this position, and a valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically. 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. 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.

## Benefits

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: 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. Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at or email us at . 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 or via e-mail at . 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: , Fax: .

## Overview

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) is seeking dedicated Assistant Attorney Generals to perform complex legal work for the State of Arizona.

## Job Title

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office (DEPT OF LAW)

## Job Location

Statewide

## Job Summary

The AGO is seeking attorneys for the following divisions:

• Criminal Division
• State Government Division
• Child and Family Protection Division
• Civil Litigation Division
• Solicitor

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

Legal Representation, Legal Documents, Investigation, Interviews, Reviews Documents and Evidence, Conduct Legal Research, Discovery, Reviews and Analyzes Cases for Trial, Court Appearances, Respond to Inquiries, Knowledge of Statutes and Case Law, Knowledge of Legal Techniques, Basic Concepts of American Jurisprudence, Prepare Legal Documents, Oral and Written Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Analytical and Problem-Solving Methods, Legal and Factual Issues, Trial and Negotiating Skills, Ethical Standards

Submit Resume and Writing Sample to Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at

Qualification and Experience Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar

Legal