Legal Counsel - SIGN-ON BONUS
Starting Salary:
$75,000 - $95,000
SIGN-ON BONUS - $2,000
Status:
Open until filled
Location:
Phoenix
Description:
The Arizona Auditor General’s Office is seeking a Legal Counsel. Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff and General Counsel, Legal counsel is responsible for legal matters relating to the operation of the Office and its interaction with auditees such as state agencies, counties, community college and school districts.
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, employees currently work a hybrid in-person/telecommuting schedule. This schedule is subject to change. Additionally, the Office has implemented safety guidelines and protocols for our team members to follow to help ensure their and agency personnel's safety.
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include:
• 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.
• Experience in advising state agencies and employment law preferred.
In addition, it is important that candidates possess experience with the operation of Arizona state agencies and other governmental entities as well as general legal experience, including, but not limited to:
• Conducting thorough legal research and review.
• Providing sound written and verbal legal advice, statutory interpretations, opinions, and guidance.
• Interacting with staff and auditees to explain the legal basis for the Office’s position(s), and attending meetings with audit teams and auditees as needed.
• Drafting & reviewing contracts.
• Responding to public records requests .
• Assisting with revising Office policy and creating training materials.
• Advising on administrative issues including personnel matters.
• Providing quality control of legal references in reports.
• Demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with external entities and internal staff.
Benefits:
The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 88% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the 12.22% employee contribution and additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules, including customizable work hours and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.
How to Apply:
Please visit azauditor.gov/careers/employment-application, to complete our required job application and to send other required information, including:
1. Your resume.
2. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications are a good match for the position for which you are applying.
3. Unofficial transcripts for all the colleges you attended.
If you have questions or problems, please feel free to contact our Human Resources Specialist, Beth Entringer at recruiter@azauditor.gov.
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