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    Sr Staff Attorney - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

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    JOB TITLE:
    Senior Staff Attorney


    JOB #:
    2745


    DIVISION:
    Staff Attorneys' Office


    HIRING SALARY RANGE:
    $84,000 - $100,000 annualized


    CLOSING DATE:
    All positions are open until filled.


    EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
    This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1, conditions apply).


    POSITION SUMMARY:
    The Staff Attorneys' Office of the Arizona Supreme Court is hiring a Senior Staff Attorney.


    The Staff Attorneys' Office is comprised of ten attorneys and two legal assistants dedicated to providing the highest quality support to the seven justices of the Arizona Supreme Court, primarily in their adjudicative role but also in carrying out their rulemaking and case administration responsibilities.


    This position's essential function consists of reviewing cases subject to the Court's discretionary jurisdiction and researching, analyzing, and drafting timely memoranda about those cases.

    Senior Staff Attorneys similarly assist the Court on criminal and civil appeals, motions, certified questions, miscellaneous petitions, court rule amendments, and attorney admission and discipline cases.

    They also advise the duty justice on motions for stay and other matters; draft orders for the Court's approval; proofread memoranda; staff and serve on court committees as assigned; and interact with and assist the justices, their judicial assistants, their clerks, and the Clerk's Office on all aspects of case administration and improving the Court's judicial operations.

    Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.


    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:


    This position requires a juris doctorate from an A.B.A.-accredited law school and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.

    In addition, this position requires at least five years of experience in the active practice of law; a thorough understanding of the application of pertinent constitutional, statutory, regulatory law, and rules; the ability to distinguish legal issues from advocacy and analyze difficult and complex legal problems; and the ability to draft timely memoranda and to discuss the same as needed.


    This position also requires excellent legal research, writing, and editing skills; oral and written advocacy; time management skills; interpersonal skills; organizational skills, and basic computer skills (including Microsoft Word and Outlook).

    It also requires the ability to address time-sensitive matters which may include working evenings and weekends; and a willingness to abide by strict security and confidentiality rules and policies and the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration.


    The preferred candidate will have at least five years of litigation experience or similar experience in civil, criminal, death penalty, disciplinary, or administrative court tribunals involving research and analysis of complex legal and constitutional issues.

    Staff attorneys are required to work onsite for a full year of employment. Although telecommuting is currently allowed, it is at the sole discretion of the Court and subject to change.


    Travel level:
    negligible.


    SELECTION PROCESS:
    Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview.

    Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview.

    The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews.

    This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt level position.


    BENEFITS:
    The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Court offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:


    • Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
    • 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. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

    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.
    The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer

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