Attorneys


Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-33CIVNRS0264
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No. AAG0264AHO
Location: Phoenix Office

The Civil Division, Natural Resources Section, has an opening for a full time attorney in the Phoenix office to represent the Arizona State Land Department and other client agencies. The duties involve daily agency and state board representation, including general advice, drafting complex agreements, administrative hearings and civil litigation. Issues affecting public land administration can range broadly from real estate questions to complex constitutional analysis. To be successful in this position a lawyer must enjoy verbal and written advocacy, complex problem solving and working collegially with others.

Candidates with complicated real estate transaction experience and litigation skills are preferred. Prior work involving planning and zoning issues, land development and natural resource issues is also preferred. Excellent writing and analytical skills, as well as the ability to organize and direct complex projects, are required. Admission to the Arizona State Bar is required; include on resume dates of admission in Arizona and in any other states.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental and vision insurance.

All applicants under serious consideration are required to be fingerprinted and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

This position will remain open until filled. First review of resumes is September 12, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-33.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-35CIVTBC0460
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No.: AAG0460AHO
Location: Phoenix

The Civil Division’s Tax, Bankruptcy & Collection Section has an opening in Phoenix for a full-time attorney in its Tax Unit. The attorney who fills this position will initially concentrate in the property tax area. Thereafter they will be cross trained in other tax areas. The primary skills an attorney will need involve motion practice, appellate briefing and argument, discovery, and trial work. The property tax lawyers in the unit work closely with the Property Division of the Department of Revenue. The attorney will be responsible for giving advice to the Department regarding issues involving the Department’s guidelines, valuation methodology and statutory interpretation. Property tax attorneys are responsible for defending the Department’s property valuations at the State Board of Equalization and the Arizona Tax Court. These cases often involve large dollar amounts and occasionally draw interest from the media.

Because many of the issues involve statutory interpretation, constitutional challenges and technological changes within industries, a large number of cases go up on appeal. The attorneys need excellent writing skills to brief complicated issues and must be able to clearly articulate their positions. While few cases go all the way to trial, those that do are normally tried to the bench and involve expert witness testimony. Taxpayers in these cases are generally in the telecommunications, airline, electric generation, and mining industries. Most cases involving legal issues are often decided upon cross motions for summary judgment following disclosure and discovery. After a brief informal training period, the attorney will be expected to handle his/her own cases from beginning to end.

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years legal experience. Attorneys with trial and appellate experience are preferred. Excellent writing skills are required. State and local tax knowledge is a plus, but candidates with a keen intellect can learn the unique substantive areas this position involves. Applicants must have the ability to exhibit good judgment in evaluating and analyzing diverse legal issues, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Experience working with and cross-examining expert witnesses is a plus. Admission to the Arizona State Bar is required (include dates of admission for Arizona and all other States on resume).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

All applicants under serious consideration for positions with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and must complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until filled. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-35.

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Assistant Attorney General - Tucson

Requisition: A08-28CFPPSS585
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No: ADED585AHO
Location: Tucson Office

The Child and Family Protection Division, Protective Services Section (PSS), has a full-time attorney position practicing in Pima County Juvenile Court. PSS represents the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) of the Department of Economic Security. PSS attorney responsibilities include representing DCYF in dependency, severance, guardianship, and adoption matters. PSS attorneys regularly conduct trials, mediations and other child welfare hearings in juvenile court. The position requires regular travel for court hearings and client contact, and may require additional in-state travel. Juvenile law and/or trial experience or a demonstrated interest in children’s issues is preferred, but not required.

Newly-admitted attorneys with experience in juvenile welfare work will be considered, but candidates with at least one year of experience in practicing law are preferred. Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be August 29, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-28.

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Section Chief Counsel - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-29PADCPA0300
Title: Section Chief Counsel
Position No: AAG0300AHO
Location: Phoenix
Apply By: September 5, 2008

The Arizona Attorney General’s office is looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as the Chief Counsel of the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section (CPA) of the Public Advocacy Division. The CPA Section is comprised of attorneys who represent the State of Arizona in litigation filed under the Consumer Fraud Act and the Arizona Antitrust Act. In addition, the Section’s attorneys serve as counsel to the Arizona Department of Real Estate, the Arizona Department of Insurance and the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions. The Section Chief Counsel will devote a substantial portion of time performing administrative duties related to the supervision of a staff of approximately 50 employees, in addition to providing legal advice to clients and representing the State of Arizona in legal proceedings. The work is high-profile, challenging, diverse, and rewarding.

Candidates for this position must have a minimum of ten years legal experience. Prior litigation experience is required. The successful candidate must possess strong legal writing and advocacy skills and have outstanding leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills. Prior experience mentoring and supervising attorneys and support staff is preferred. Knowledge of consumer protection and administrative law is helpful, but not required.

You must be admitted to the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application and be in good standing.

The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes paid vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a deferred compensation and pre-tax medical reimbursement program.

All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and successfully complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until September 5, 2008. To apply for this position, please to go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-29.

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Unit Chief Counsel - Mesa

Requisition: A08-27CFPPSS542
Title: AG Unit Chief Counsel
Position: ADEK542AHO
Location: Mesa Office

Are you seeking a rewarding and stimulating position that offers you the opportunity to help Arizona’s children?

The Protective Services Section, Child and Family Protection Division has an opening for an innovative, dedicated individual to manage the Mesa Office. This Unit is responsible for handling a high-volume of dependency and severance cases. The Unit represents Child Protective Services, Arizona Department of Economic Security in these matters. The individual who assumes this position must be self-motivated, resourceful and organized and must possess exceptional leadership abilities. The Unit is comprised of approximately 30 attorneys and support staff.

Some in-state travel is required.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Admission to the Arizona State Bar and a minimum of five years experience practicing law, and including some litigation. Excellent communication skills and management ability required. Juvenile law experience is preferred.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be August 18, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-27.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-23FINALS0797
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No. AAG0797AHO
Location: Phoenix

The Administrative Law Section of the Finance Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office seeks the right attorney to fill a unique, challenging and interesting opening in the Phoenix Office.

The position is for an attorney with a minimum of six years experience to represent the Arizona Department of Gaming. This position requires a lawyer who can both counsel and litigate. The attorney will provide the Department with legal advice, research complex issues, interpret statutes and review legislation. The litigation work includes administrative proceedings involving the certification of potential vendors to and employees of Indian gaming facilities under the gaming compacts between the State and Indian tribes. There is also occasional litigation in State and federal courts. Learn more about the Department at www.azgaming.gov. While the attorney assigned to this position will predominantly provide legal representation to the Department, the attorney may be called upon to provide legal representation to other agencies represented by the Administrative Law Section. Criminal prosecution experience is preferred, but not required.

Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A ob offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be August 15, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-23.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-22FINALS0229
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No. AAG0229AHO
ocation: Phoenix

The Administrative Law Section of the Finance Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office seeks the right attorney to fill an interesting and challenging opening in the Phoenix Office.

The position is for an attorney with a minimum of six years experience to represent the Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. The attorney will assist the Department with legal issues that arise out of its duties to the citizens of Arizona for the promotion of public safety through the management of the state's secure juvenile facilities and the development and provision of a continuum of services to juvenile offenders, including rehabilitation, treatment and education. The attorney filling this position will provide essential legal input to allow the Department to fulfill its mandate. The attorney will provide the Department with legal advice, research complex issues, interpret statutes, review legislation, and represent the Department in civil commitment proceedings in juvenile court and other litigation matters that may arise. Learn more about the Department at www.juvenile.az.us.

Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be August 15, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-22.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-24CFPPSSD849
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No: ADED849AHO
Location: Phoenix

Do you really want to be a litigator? Are you looking for a job as an attorney where you can make a difference and help children and families in Arizona?

The Child and Family Protection Division, Protective Services Section (PSS), has a full-time trial attorney position practicing in Maricopa County Juvenile Court. PSS represents the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) of the Department of Economic Security. PSS trial attorney responsibilities include representing DCYF in dependency, severance, guardianship, and adoption matters. PSS attorneys regularly conduct trials, mediations and other child welfare hearings in juvenile court. These positions require regular travel for court hearings and client contact, and may require additional in-state travel. Juvenile law and/or trial experience or a demonstrated interest in children’s issues is preferred, but not required.

Newly-admitted attorneys with experience in juvenile welfare work will be considered, but candidates with at least one year of experience in practicing law are preferred. Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be August 8, 2007, and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-24.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-20CRMCAS1528
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No. AAG1528AJO & AAG1213AHO
Location: Phoenix

The Criminal Division/Criminal Appeals/Capital Litigation Section currently has two openings for a full-time attorney in the Phoenix office. The positions are responsible for representing the State in criminal appeals before the state and federal courts.

Candidates with 0–7 years experience, preferably in handling appeals. The successful candidate must be able to analyze and evaluate legal issues, write briefs and make arguments in direct appeals, special actions and habeas corpus petitions in the Arizona Courts of Appeals, Arizona Supreme Court, United States District Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court. Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The positions will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be July 25, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-20.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-19CIVEHS0106
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No. AAG0106AHO
Location: Phoenix

This employee will be an attorney providing a full range of legal services to State education agencies, including, but not limited to, the State Board of Education, the Arizona Department of Education, the Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, and the Commission for Post Secondary Education. The employee will give legal advice, represent the State education agencies in litigation matters and administrative hearings, review contracts, review proposed agency rules, and provide other legal services as needed. The attorney representing the State education agencies will research relevant law, provide legal advice as needed, draft documents and pleadings, attend meetings and provide training to clients as necessary.

Applicants should have the following: three to eleven years experience; general knowledge and understanding of relevant Federal and State statutes and regulations dealing with the programs/clients represented; knowledge and understanding of State administrative procedures as well as the Rules of Civil Procedure; ability to identify legal issues and prepare correspondence, memos, and pleadings with minimal supervision; knowledge of Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, Education Law; litigation experience; and strong research, writing and oral communication skills. Experience reviewing and/or drafting legislation and administrative rules is helpful. This employee must have strong speaking and interpersonal communication skills required to deal with staff, client, the Courts, and the public. Admission to the Sate Bar of Arizona is required; include date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other state(s).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be July 25, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-19.

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Section Chief Counsel - Phoenix

Requisition: A08-18CIVTBC1362
Title: Section Chief Counsel
Position No. AAG1362AHO
Location: Phoenix

The Civil Division currently has an opening for a full-time Section Chief Counsel for the Tax, Bankruptcy and Collections Section in the Phoenix office. The Section Chief Counsel manages and directs the legal work of 18 attorneys and 30 non-attorney staff in Phoenix and Tucson. TBC offers challenging work that is vital to the Attorney General’s Office and the State of Arizona. TBC advises and defends the Department of Revenue in litigation including complex class action, and administrative proceedings. TBC’s sophisticated debt collection practice recovers money owed to the State for the benefit of over one hundred state entities and the general fund.

The applicant must be a dynamic, experienced lawyer with superior leadership and management skills. Experience in business and commercial litigation is required. Substantive experience with tax, bankruptcy and collection law should be highlighted. The successful candidate will have excellent research and writing skills. Admission to the Arizona State Bar is required; include on resume date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states.

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

This position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be July 18, 2008 and further reviews will be every week thereafter, as necessary. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A08-18.

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Assistant Attorney General - Phoenix

Requisition: A07-59CIVTBC0743
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Position No.: AAG0743AHO
Location: Phoenix Office

The Civil Division’s Tax, Bankruptcy & Collection Section has an opening in Phoenix for a full-time attorney in the Tax Unit. The attorney who fills this position will initially concentrate in the areas of transaction privilege tax (TPT) and income tax. Thereafter the attorney will be cross trained in other tax areas including property taxation. This position involves a great deal of statutory analysis, research and writing. In addition, the attorney will need some litigation experience to represent the Department of Revenue before the State Board of Tax Appeals and the Arizona Tax Court. Most cases involving legal issues are decided upon cross motions for summary judgment following disclosure and discovery. Most of the income tax and TPT tax cases involve statutory interpretation and work their way through all levels of appeal. After a brief informal training period, the attorney will be expected to handle his/her own cases from beginning to end.

Income tax issues may involve class actions at one extreme and pro per tax protesters at the other. The tax lawyers in the unit work closely with the Department of Revenue and may be asked for advice on a wide range of subjects, including proposed legislation, escheats, unclaimed property, inter-governmental agreements, administrative rules, open meeting law and lottery issues. Our cases often involve large dollar amounts and/or important issues and are litigated against the top law firms in the State. While the Arizona Department of Revenue is our main client, our cases may also affect the Departments of Commerce, Insurance, and Education.

Candidates must have a minimum of two years legal experience. Experience in litigation, appellate work and administrative board hearing experience is preferred. State and local tax experience is a plus, but can be learned. The successful candidate will have excellent research and writing skills. Applicants must have the ability to exhibit good judgment in evaluating and analyzing legal issues, and the ability to work collaboratively with others. Admission to the Arizona State Bar is required (include dates of admission for Arizona and all other States on resume).

Salary is commensurate with experience. The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.

The position will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be September 14, 2007 and further reviews will be every other week thereafter. To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement A07-59.

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