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    Legal Assistant II - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

    State of Arizona
    State of Arizona Phoenix, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)


    LEGAL ASSISTANT II

    Job Location:
    Address: 15 S 15TH AVE


    Posting Details:

    Salary:
    $31, ,000

    Grade: 17


    Closing Date:
    Open Until Filled


    Job Summary:


    The Arizona Attorney General's Office Civil Litigation Division/Tobacco Enforcement Unit is seeking a Legal Assistant II to assist in the investigation and prosecution of civil and criminal violations of state tobacco laws and violations of the Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement.


    Remote Options:
    This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.


    Job Duties:


    This position will assist in planning, coordinating, and recording statewide tobacco retailer compliance inspections with other law enforcement and local and county agencies as needed.

    The employee will prepare reports based on inspection data and will assist in preparing exhibits and documents for court as necessary.

    The employee will recruit and train youth volunteers throughout the state to assist with conducting tobacco retailer compliance inspections, and will track and maintain records of all youth volunteers participating in the program.

    The employee will assist in maintaining records related to enforcement of Arizona's ban on the delivery sale of tobacco products, including records related to online sting operations.


    The employee will file all citations issued by TEU agents with the appropriate Justice Court, will assist in responding to requests from the court and county or local prosecutors, and will track the disposition of each case.

    The employee will also assist with coordination and implementation of the tobacco diversion program.


    The employee will attend meetings with ADHS, Bureau of Tobacco and Chronic Diseases ("BTCD") representatives, and youth agencies, and participate in training workshops as necessary in furtherance of the objectives of TEU.


    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

    • Knowledge of pertinent statutes and regulations governing the manufacture, sale, advertising, and distribution of tobacco products, as well as the Master Tobacco Settlement Agreement.
    • Knowledge to file citations with the court and track ongoing cases, prepare spreadsheets, subpoenas, demand letters, exhibits and other documents as required by the prosecutor, investigator, or other investigative or regulatory agency.
    • Knowledge of court rules and practices, legal research methods and sources.
    • Knowledge of policies and procedures established for the State of Arizona, Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection & Advocacy Section and the Tobacco Enforcement Unit.
    • Basic knowledge of accounting, bookkeeping, and bank account reconciliation procedures.
    • Effective communication skills to coordinate and act as liaison with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
    • Mathematical skills to perform financial and statistical calculations.
    • Time management skills to effectively plan and coordinate tobacco operations.
    • Computer skills using Excel, Word, and in-house software programs such as CMS 2.
    • Organizational skills to efficiently manage inter-agency operations and maintain proper rotation of youth volunteers.
    • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
    • Ability to analyze financial records, invoices, and other business documents.
    • Ability to communicate and work with high school aged children, including providing instruction and training to youth volunteers.
    • Ability to effectively organize and manage law enforcement operations such as tobacco sting operations.

    Selective Preference(s):
    Prior experience in working with minors of age. Public speaking and recruiting experience. Computer skills with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Power Point presentations. Prior experience working in or with the Arizona Justice Courts.


    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.
    • 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 into account.
    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

    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 or email us at


    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 or via e-mail at 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:

    , Fax:

    The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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