Special Assistant Attorney General - Litigation Director (Legal Fellow)

The Arizona Attorney General's Office (AGO) is hiring an attorney with litigation experience and a background in environmental and water law to join the Environmental Protection Unit in the Civil Division as a Special Assistant Attorney General – Litigation Director.

Attorney General Kris Mayes has made protecting Arizona's environment and natural resources and Arizonans' access to sustainable water supplies top priorities in her first term. In 2024, the Arizona AGO set up a new section within its civil division to pursue challenging, cutting-edge, environmental matters based on the Attorney General's independent authority to protect Arizona's natural resources. Under the direction of the Chief of the Environmental Protection Unit (EPU), attorneys and staff, including the Litigation Director, are expected to work closely with the Civil Litigation Division (CLD) Chief, attorneys in the Consumer Protection and Advocacy Section (CPA), environmental investigators, and the Attorney General to prosecute priority actions to the fullest extent of the law where warranted.

The Litigation Director will be responsible for taking matters from inception through trial or settlement and for supervising litigation matters in the Unit, including the litigation decision making and work products of less experienced attorneys in the Unit. For all litigation matters, the Litigation Director will directly supervise Unit attorneys, providing guidance and mentoring, and annual performance evaluations with recommendations to the Unit Chief. As such, the Litigation Director must have experience in the supervision of litigation attorneys and staff.

This Litigation Director position is sponsored annually by Arizona State University School of Law (ASU Law) with the expectation of renewal upon satisfactory job evaluations and continued funding.

Why You Should Apply :

• Use your trial and legal skills to pursue creative, precedent-setting environmental impact litigation on behalf of the people of Arizona.
• Work closely with the Attorney General and other key AGO decision makers.
• Address novel and relatively untested areas of Arizona environmental, natural resource, and climate change law.
• Gain valuable experience shepherding legal matters from inception to completion.
• Advance supervision skills by overseeing the work and performance of motivated junior attorneys.
• Enjoy Competitive pay and benefits and a desirable work-life balance.

Desired Background :

This position is funded by ASU Law who will pay the salary of the Fellow and provide employee benefits. Salary for this position will be based on experience and qualifications. The Annual Salary Range for this position is $120,000 to $133,000 (DOE).

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.

Job Duties :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

KNOWLDEGE

SKILLS

ABILITIES

Selective Preference(s) :

Dedication and interest in public service.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Please include a one-page cover letter describing your interest in and qualification for the 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 Fellows are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits :

The selected candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal, sick, and paid parental leave. The candidate is also eligible to participate in a retirement plan.

For information regarding the medical benefits for this position, please visit ASU's website at : https : / / cfo.asu.edu / medical-plans

Retirement :

For information regarding retirement benefits for this position, please visit : https : / / cfo.asu.edu / retirement-enrollment

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.

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