Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Government

Phoenix, AZ

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Civil Litigation Division/Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section
Job Title: Senior Litigation Counsel
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in civil litigation and consumer fraud cases.
- Experience with supervising and conducting investigations, including formal and informal processes.
- Knowledge of civil procedures, filing deadlines, and producing professional pleadings.
- Familiarity with consumer fraud statutes, other Arizona statutes, and federal laws related to consumer issues.
- Understanding of legal techniques and concepts, as well as formats used in legal document preparation.
- Experience with settlement negotiations and knowledge of financial considerations for the state and defendants.
- Strong skills in legal and factual issue analysis, research, writing, oral presentation, and negotiation.
- Ability to advocate, speak publicly, and communicate with media.
- Trial skills and experience with investigative processes.
- Ability to work closely with law enforcement and witnesses.
- Good judgment, high ethical and professional standards, and ability to function well under pressure.
- Active Arizona State Bar license.

Salary Information:
- Salary range: $71,500 - $121,000
- Grade: 01

Job Summary:
The **Members Only** Civil Litigation Division/Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in civil litigation and consumer fraud cases. The Senior Litigation Counsel will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, prioritizing, and responding to complaints about possible consumer fraud and related unlawful conduct. This position may also supervise and conduct formal and informal investigations, and participate in major and complex litigation at the state and federal levels.

Remote Work Options:
This position may be eligible for remote work two days a week.

Job Duties:
- Supervise and conduct formal and informal investigations.
- Conduct all phases of consumer fraud litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial, and appeals.
- Assist in civil litigation efforts throughout the section, particularly in complex litigation and trial practice.
- Mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys.
- Develop section cooperation to enhance the office's ability to respond to litigation emergencies.
- Provide written and oral legal opinions and advice on a wide variety of legal and policy issues.
- Assist in legislative and community education efforts.
- Participate and coordinate with other attorney general offices in multi-state litigation and other activities.
- May be assigned to work on executive committees for multi-state litigation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
- Knowledge of civil procedures, filing deadlines, and producing professional pleadings.
- Familiarity with consumer fraud statutes, other Arizona statutes, and federal laws related to consumer issues.
- Understanding of legal techniques and concepts, as well as formats used in legal document preparation.
- Knowledge of financial considerations for the state and defendants.
- Skills in legal and factual issue analysis, research, writing, oral presentation, and negotiation.
- Ability to advocate, speak publicly, and communicate with media.
- Trial skills and experience with investigative processes.
- Ability to work closely with law enforcement and witnesses.
- Good judgment, high ethical and professional standards, and ability to function well under pressure.
- Active Arizona State Bar license.

Selective Preference(s):

Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Valid Arizona Driver's License and consent to have driving record checked periodically.
- Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar.
- Submission of a writing sample with resume/application profile.
- Successful completion of a criminal background check.
- Completion of the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) for newly hired state employees.

Benefits:
The **Members Only** offers a comprehensive benefits package, including student loan assistance, sick leave, paid parental leave, vacation with paid holidays, health and dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and optional employee benefits such as short-term disability insurance and supplemental life insurance.

Retirement:
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

or email ****. During all phases of the selection process, individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG's Human Resources Office. 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 hiring and employment practices. The Operations Division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.