Senior Litigation Counsel

Senior Litigation Counsel – State of Arizona Attorney General

Location:

2005 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004. Office Grade: 01. Salary Range: $71,500–$121,000. Remote Work:
Eligible for two days a week.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division seeks a Senior Litigation Counsel to identify, evaluate, and investigate consumer fraud and related unlawful conduct and to bring civil enforcement actions on behalf of the State of Arizona.

• Conduct investigations and civil enforcement actions related to consumer fraud.
• Serve as section resource, advising attorneys, staff and management on legal matters.
• Mentor and provide counsel to junior attorneys in civil investigations and enforcement actions.
• Develop cooperation plans to enhance response to litigation emergencies and participate in major litigation.
• Draft written and oral legal opinions on consumer protection and advocacy issues.
• Assist legislative and community education efforts.
• Coordinate with other Attorney General offices in multi‑state litigation and related activities.

• Knowledge of civil procedures, filing deadlines, pleadings, and statutes.
• Understanding of consumer fraud statutes and relevant federal and state laws.
• Skill in legal research, writing, oral presentation, negotiation, and advocacy.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and prepare concise legal briefs, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal communication, judgment and ethical standards.
• Ability to work under time constraints and to use software common to a modern work environment.

• At least five years of civil litigation experience, including representing plaintiffs in complex civil litigation.
• Admission to and good standing with the Arizona State Bar (active license required).
• Valid Arizona driver’s license; travel required.
• Attorney applicants must submit a writing sample analyzing a substantive legal issue.
• Complete background check and fingerprinting required prior to a job offer.

• Student loan assistance.
• Sick leave and paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health and dental insurance, retirement plan, life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits: short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, supplemental life insurance.

Human Resources: (602) 542‑8056 or human resources. For reasonable accommodation requests:
Human Resources Office, (602) 542‑8056 or Human Resources. Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.