Senior Litigation Counsel

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Assistance

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Arizona is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel in Phoenix to manage criminal prosecution efforts within the Attorney General’s Office. This role involves direct supervision of staff, case management, and prosecuting complex fraud matters, requiring substantial experience in criminal law and procedures.

Ideal candidates must possess a proven record in legal experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include student loan assistance, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience.
• Substantial knowledge of Arizona criminal law and procedures.
• Experience in managing criminal attorneys and law enforcement staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HCFA Section Chief in managing a large section.
• Manage activities of criminal prosecutors investigating complex fraud cases.
• Support investigations and prosecute criminal cases.

Skills

Criminal trial practice

Negotiation

Legal research and writing

Analyzing complex legal problems

Managing complex investigations

Interpersonal relationships

Effective oral and written communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Overview

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division / Health Care Fraud & Abuse Section (HCFA) is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel with experience in investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.

Responsibilities

This position will assist the HCFA Section Chief with duties and responsibilities, including assisting the management of a very large Section within the Criminal Division. Under the direction of the HCFA Section Chief, this position will manage the activities of criminal prosecutors who are investigating and prosecuting complex fraud related felony cases.

Due to the nature of the crimes, this position will have access to highly confidential matters such as attorney-client communications. In addition to managing the Unit, the purpose of this position is to support investigations and prosecute criminal cases. This position will manage a case load of complex fraud cases as described above, including coordinating with law enforcement agencies and, when necessary, issue grand jury subpoenas. This position will establish litigation strategy; negotiate and draft settlements; coordinate, analyze, respond to and/or initiate discovery efforts; prepare and/or respond to and argue all pretrial pleadings; handle all trial matters, including witness preparation, examination, cross‑examination and argument; prepare and respond to appellate matters, as needed, including briefing and argument, and perform extensive legal research.

This position will keep the Section Chief Counsel apprised of all actions which could require immediate attention.

Remote Work

This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance
• 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

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

Knowledge

• Substantial knowledge of Arizona criminal law and procedures and court practices in Arizona.
• Substantial knowledge of criminal investigations, interview techniques, pretrial litigation and trial practice.
• Substantial experience in investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.
• Substantial experience managing criminal attorneys and law enforcement staff.
• Knowledge of management, personnel rules, legislative procedures, and budget principles.
• Knowledge of legal research methods, legal principles and their application.
• Knowledge of wiretap law and required documentation.

Skills

• Skills in directing and managing complex investigations.
• Skill in analyzing difficult and complex legal problems.
• Skills in negotiation.
• Skills in criminal trial practice.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication.
• Skills in interaction with internal personnel and external contacts including law enforcement, victims, witnesses, judges, court personnel, citizen audiences and governmental agencies.
• Skills in interpreting statutes, reported cases and legal documents.
• Excellent skills in legal research and writing.
• Skilled in interpersonal relationships.
• Computer skills.
• Skills relating to personnel management and inspiration.

Abilities

• Ability to provide mentoring and direction.
• Ability to coordinate activities with a variety of law enforcement agencies, governmental and non‑governmental agencies.
• Ability to work closely with law‑enforcement personnel as well as witnesses.
• Ability to exercise reasoned judgment in high‑pressure, time‑sensitive working environment.
• Ability to be analytical.
• Ability to be creative.
• Ability to adapt to case developments and to make necessary and appropriate adjustments in strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and to manage multiple complex tasks.
• Ability to be dependable and well‑organized.
• Ability to advise law enforcement on constitutional requirements in conducting criminal investigations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with law enforcement, judges, opposing counsel, victims, and witnesses.
• Ability to form and maintain collaborative working relationships with all level of staff and supervisors/AGO leadership.
• Ability to be patient, including with co‑workers, staff, victims, law enforcement, courts and community partners.
• Ability to represent the Attorney General in cooperative efforts with law‑enforcement agencies and community partners.
• Ability to interact with outside entities with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to conduct legal research (particularly Westlaw).
• Ability to use various types of computers, software and equipment.

Selective Preference(s)

Minimum of 10 years of legal experience.