ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

 

CONSTRUCTION/CONDEMNATION ATTORNEY/ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

Job Location:

Address:  15 S. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

Posting Details:

Salary: $82,000 - $130,000

Grade: 01

Closing Date: Until filled

Job Summary:

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office State Government Division/Transportation Section is seeking a Construction/Condemnation Assistant Attorney General.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties: While the position's working title is "Construction/Condemnation Attorney", the attorney will actually provide legal services and advice to the Department of Transportation on a variety of legal subjects including construction law, eminent domain law, property law, contracts and other areas of law as assigned. The attorney will be responsible for handling all phases of complex litigation involving real property acquisition and construction contract disputes. Additional matters will include, but are not limited to, relocation issues, encroachments and other right-of-way issues, property management issues, interpretation of any statutory of regulatory provisions relevant to ADOT activities, and review of proposed legislation or administrative rules.    The attorney will also be responsible for advising ADOT in regard to procurement and other contract issues. These will include Intergovernmental Agreements, lnter-agency Service Agreements, Joint Project Agreements, Grant Agreements as well as Requests for Proposals from, and contracts of varying types with, private entities. The attorney will be available to advise and consult with other attorneys in the Section on contract issues, and will represent ADOT in all stages of litigation which may result from contract disputes. Interpretation of relevant statutory and administrative regulations, as well as review and provision of legal advice on proposed legislation or regulations will be required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

-Knowledge and understanding of applicable statutes; case law; and court rules.
-Knowledge of administrative rules and regulations.
-Knowledge of Arizona rules of civil and criminal procedure.
-Knowledge of the general principles of administrative law, contracts, procurement and public records law.
-Skill in persuasive oral and written communication pertaining to case presentation through various stages of representation, including litigation through trial and appeal if required.
-Skill in interpersonal relations necessary for effective team work, cooperation and conflict resolution.
-Ability to recognize legal issues, presented by specific factual situations and to perform necessary legal research and analysis related to those issues.
-Ability to exhibit good judgment in evaluation and analyzing diverse legal issues.
-Ability to display courteous and professional behavior.

Selective Preference(s):

Prior experience in civil litigation, civil trial work and civil motion practice.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s 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 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. 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 in to 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: Driver’s 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 General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
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

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 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 (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. 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: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.