Arizona Department of Corrections · 14 hours ago
Agency Counsel
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$115K/yr - $115K/yr
2+ years expThe Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven Attorney to join our team as an Agency Counsel. The Agency Counsel will provide legal advice, support research assistance, and drafting on complex litigation while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal
Hiring Manager
Mayra Hernandez Gallardo
Responsibilities
Coordinating legal services and preparing legal opinions, contracts, and reports
Supporting the Attorney General’s Office and outside legal counsel on litigated matters and ensuring compliance with discovery requests
Supporting agency leadership and staff with litigation
Conducting legal research, reading and interpreting statutes, case law, rules, and regulations
Providing advice and consultation on agency matters, ensuring the agency's compliance with state and federal requirements
Supervise staff in the Office of General Counsel
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited Law School
License must be in good standing to practice law in the State of Arizona
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, 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)
Knowledge of Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations
Knowledge of Judicial and administrative forums, including related procedures and legal terminology
Knowledge of Legal research methods and techniques, as well as the ability to draft legal pleadings, memoranda, and reports
Skills in Self-Direction and Initiative: You can plan, organize, and manage your workload independently, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving
Skills in Communication and Analysis: You're skilled in clearly and concisely communicating complex legal information, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
Skills in Collaboration and Empathy: You're a team player who can effectively coordinate with clients, witnesses, and other agency representatives to gather information and provide support
Ability to Identify complex legal, operational, and programmatic issues
Ability to Communicate effectively with external entities, stakeholders, and internal staff at all organizational levels
Ability to Exercise sound judgment in making ethical decisions and providing advice
Ability to Maintain professionalism
Ability to Learn the ADCRR's objectives, policies, and procedures
Preferred
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the practice of law
Benefits
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Company
Arizona Department of Corrections
The mission of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Diane Rockett, M.S.
Chief Learning Officer
Ed Richard, SPHR
Chief Human Resources Officer
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