Unit Chief Counsel

ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

UNIT CHIEF COUNSEL

Job Location :

Address : 120 W 1st Avenue Mesa AZ

Posting Details :

Salary : $100000 - $126000

Grade : 01

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Job Summary :

The Arizona Attorney Generals Office Child and Family Protection Division / Protective Services Section is seeking a Unit Chief Counsel. The incumbent of this position will manage a unit of attorneys responsible for litigation on behalf of and in representation of the Department of Child Safety (DCS).

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

Job Duties :

The Unit Chief Counsel ensures PSS attorneys comply with their duties and responsibilities provides ongoing training and support for the attorneys provides client advice and support serves on stakeholder committees. This position reports directly to the Protective Services Section Chief Counsels. Under direction the Unit Chief Counsel plans organizes directs and supervises attorneys work pursuant to the policies procedures and practices of the Protective Services Section. The Unit Chief Counsel is responsible for interviewing hiring recommendations training coaching and discipline.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge needed :

Knowledge and understanding of case law statutes rules and regulations regarding dependency law and Title 8.

Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents.

Skills needed : Oral advocacy

Effective legal writing

Skilled in communication

Legal analysis and reasoning

Good judgment regarding legal advice / recommendation

Effective case presentation trial work

Abilities needed :

Display appropriate courtroom demeanor.

Build client relationship

Negotiation skills and persuasive ability

Utilize a problem-solving approach

Litigate using innovative techniques

Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations

Identify and resolve legal and supervisory issues including Agency leadership as appropriate.

Selective Preference(s) :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Drivers License is required along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.

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). Candidate must have an active Arizona State Bar license.

Attorney applicants are required to submit a writing sample with their resume / application profile.

The writing sample should contain an analysis of some substantive legal issue and provide insight concerning your ability to think and to explain and advocate for a particular position.

All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals 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. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply : Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The Attorney Generals Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

Sick leave

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.

Contact Us :

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at or email us at

During all phases of the selection process people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AGs Human Resources Office at or via e-mail at 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 in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : Operations Division 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004 Phone : Fax : .

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

Required Experience :

Chief

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 100000 - 126000