ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

State of Arizona; Kingman (AZ); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A government agency in Kingman is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to manage litigation for the Department of Child Safety. The role demands strong advocacy and legal analysis skills. Candidates should be adept in building client relationships, courtroom presentation, and should utilize effective negotiation techniques. This position supports remote work options and offers a comprehensive benefits package including retirement and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable case law and statues.
• Legal techniques and concepts of American Jurisprudence.
• Effective courtroom demeanor and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for litigation on behalf of the Department of Child Safety.
• Representing DCS in court and building client relationships.
• Utilize innovative techniques in litigation.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Effective legal written work product

Legal analysis and reasoning

Client advice judgement

Effective case presentation

Job description

Overview

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office, Child and Family Protection Division/Protective Services Section is seeking an Assistant Attorney General. This position will assume responsibility for the litigation on behalf of and representation of the Department of Child Safety (DCS).

Remote Options

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

Benefits

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot 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).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Knowledge

• 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; legal analysis and reasoning and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents

Skills

• Oral advocacy
• Effective legal written work product, writing ability
• Legal analysis and reasoning
• Provide solid client advice; uses good judgement regarding legal advice/recommendation
• Effective case presentation trial work

Abilities

• Display appropriate courtroom demeanor
• Build client relationships
• Demonstrate negotiation skills and persuasive abilities
• Utilize a problem-solving approach
• Litigate using innovative techniques
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations

Selective Preference(s)