AG SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Arizona is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel for its Attorney General’s Office. The role involves conducting civil rights litigation, mentoring junior attorneys, and providing legal expertise on various civil rights issues.

Qualifications include considerable knowledge of civil rights laws and legal procedures, legal research skills, and the ability to litigate effectively in state and federal courts. This position may offer remote work options, promoting work-life balance and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Federal and State civil rights laws.
• Knowledge of the legal system and court procedures.
• Ability to prepare quality legal documents and arguments.

Responsibilities

• Litigate complaints alleging violations of the Arizona Civil Rights Act.
• Mentor and advise less experienced attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and provide expert legal counsel.

Skills

Federal and State civil rights laws

Legal research

Trial skills

Negotiation skills

Public speaking

Job description

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division/Division of Civil Rights Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel. This position will be responsible for litigating complaints alleging violations of the Arizona Civil Rights Act. The Counsel will conduct all phases of civil rights litigation including discovery, motion practice, trial, appeals in administrative hearings, state superior court, federal court and, when necessary, at the appellate level, including complex litigation. The Counsel will conduct inquiries into allegations of broad‑based discrimination; provide education and outreach; and be able to conciliate and mediate cases.

Under the direction of Chief Counsel, the Senior Litigation Counsel will handle special projects and assist in civil litigation efforts throughout the Section, particularly complex litigation and trial practice in the area of civil rights. The Counsel will mentor and advise newer, less experienced attorneys, providing advice, consultation, work review, and co‑counseling. The Counsel will develop section cooperation to enhance the Office’s ability to respond to litigation emergencies and participate in major litigation, while assuming responsibility for own individual assignments and serving as a section resource, providing advice, information, and support to other attorneys, staff, and management.

The Senior Litigation Counsel will provide legal assistance, guidance, and expertise to other Division staff, as assigned, in connection with administrative filing and investigations of charges and complaints of discrimination under the Arizona Civil Rights Act, and will participate in intra‑agency initiatives. The Counsel will provide written and oral legal opinions and advice on a wide variety of legal and policy issues related to the Arizona Civil Rights Act, and may assist in legislative and community education efforts and outreach. The Counsel will participate and coordinate with other attorney general offices in multi‑state litigation and other activities. The Senior Litigation Counsel will be responsible for timely and accurate legal and factual research and preparation of work products described above. As the Division’s legal representative in discrimination cases brought by the State, the Counsel is responsible for creating quality work product, adhering to policies and procedures, meeting statutory and agency deadlines, and meeting all ethical obligations.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week, based upon the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Benefits

• 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

By providing the option of a full‑time or part‑time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

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

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of Federal and State civil rights laws.
• Knowledge of the legal system; state and federal court systems; state and federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence; and pertinent statutes, regulations, and court decisions.
• Considerable knowledge in litigating complaints alleging violations of the Arizona Civil Rights Act.
• Knowledge of local rules of court and legal document formats.
• Knowledge of legal techniques and basic concepts of American jurisprudence.
• Legal and factual issue analysis.
• Legal research, legal writing, oral presentation, and negotiation.
• Trial skills, negotiating skills, and investigative skills.
• Other skills include advocacy, public speaking, and media communications.
• Ability to identify issues and prepare analysis of legal documents and records.
• Ability to prepare efficiently quality legal documents, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Ability to make oral arguments and conduct trials in state and federal courts.
• Ability to interact with and obtain information from representatives of Civil Rights Division, parties and witnesses, opposing counsel and personnel from various other agencies and courts.
• Ability to provide continuing education or training.
• Ability to work closely with law enforcement personnel as well as witnesses.

Select Key Preferences

Ideal candidate will have 10 years civil litigation experience.