Senior Litigation Counsel

Job Summary

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division / Health Care Fraud & Abuse Section (HCFA) is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel with experience in investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.

Job Duties

• Establish and maintain inter-agency relationships with various law enforcement personnel throughout the State of Arizona.
• Mentors AAGs and their workload and performance.
• Directs criminal investigations and prosecutions.
• Assists the Section Chief with interviews to hire employees within the HCF Section.
• Pre-Indictment: Advises and consults with LE on case development and strategies; reviews police reports, bank records, interviews and other investigative material; issues grand jury subpoenas; reviews investigative affidavits and orders; meets with victims and/or witnesses; evaluates sufficiency of evidence to sustain criminal charges with substantial likelihood of conviction.
• Indictment: Determines criminal charges; identifies applicable statutory allegations and/or enhancers; composes evidence summary for charges and prepares exhibits; drafts bond recommendations based on criminal history and applicable statutory factors; reviews GJ procedure with LE witness and prepares witness for testimony; reviews any material submitted by defense counsel for exculpation or mitigation, if submitted; presents criminal cases to grand jury for consideration; appears for returns/IAs.
• Litigation: Appears in court on all criminal matters, including regular calendar, evidentiary hearings, and trials; prepares motions/pleadings for filing in court; researches state/federal criminal and constitutional law; interprets statutes and applicable law; conducts pretrial discovery and interviews witnesses; conducts plea negotiations; prepares cases for trial; discusses trial strategies and prepares sentencing memoranda.
• Miscellaneous responsibilities: Prepares or responds to special actions; responds to post-conviction motions for restoration of rights and petitions on entry of records; conducts law enforcement trainings; participates in community outreach; represents Attorney General's Office on advisory boards; attends meetings and seminars as necessary and required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Substantial knowledge of Arizona criminal law and procedures and court practices in Arizona.
• Substantial knowledge of criminal investigations, interview techniques, pretrial litigation and trial practice.
• Substantial experience in investigating and prosecuting criminal cases.
• Substantial experience managing criminal attorneys and law enforcement staff.
• Knowledge of management, personnel rules, legislative procedures, and budget principles.
• Knowledge of legal research methods, legal principles and their application.
• Knowledge of wiretap law and required documentation.
• Skills in directing and managing complex investigations.
• Skill in analyzing difficult and complex legal problems.
• Skills in negotiation.
• Skills in criminal trial practice.
• Skills in effective oral and written communication.
• Skills in interaction with internal personnel and external contacts including law enforcement, victims, witnesses, judges, court personnel, citizen audiences and governmental agencies.
• Skills in interpreting statutes, reported cases and legal documents.
• Excellent skills in legal research and writing.
• Skilled in interpersonal relationships.
• Computer skills.
• Skills relating to personnel management and inspiration.

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.
• Admission to, and good standing with, the Arizona State Bar is required (include on resume the date(s) of admission in Arizona and any other states).
• Candidate must have an active Arizona State Bar license.
• Attorney applicants are required to submit a writing sample with their resume/application profile. The writing sample should contain an analysis of some substantive legal issue and provide insight concerning your ability to think and to explain and advocate for a particular position.
• 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.