CONSTRUCTION / CONDEMNATION ATTORNEY / ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

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 wide variety of issues 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, interpretation of any statutory intergovernmental agreements, interagency service agreements, property management issues, interpretation of any statutory of regulatory provisions relevant to ADOT activities, and review of proposed legislation or administrative rules. The attorney may also be asked to provide legal advice and representation on a variety of topics to ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division, Aeronautics Division, and various statutorily created boards and commissions.

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 :

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.

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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement :

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.

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