ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

 

SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL

Job Location:

Address: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004

Posting Details:

Salary: Up to $110,000 

Grade: 1

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Job Summary:

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division/Fraud & Special Prosecutions Section is seeking a Senior Litigation Counsel.

The purpose of this position is to prosecute criminal cases including, but not limited to, the offenses referenced below, in the Superior Courts of the State of Arizona. Fraud & Special Prosecutions (FSP) prosecutors support investigations and prosecute complex fraud, economic and white-collar crimes, such as tax fraud, securities fraud, public corruption, terrorism, identity theft, forgery, AHCCCS fraud, elder financial exploitation, credit card fraud, social security fraud, veterans’ benefits fraud, and intellectual property violations.

This attorney is highly experienced in the investigating and prosecuting of cases, such as child exploitation, Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), human trafficking, sex trafficking cases, large and complex fraud cases, conflict cases and new cases referred to this Section daily.

FSP prosecutors also may be assigned additional responsibilities including: conflict prosecutions from various county attorney offices; review of internal affairs investigations; drafting of legislative proposals related to criminal law/procedure; trainings to law enforcement/criminal justice community on criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional law; and any investigations/prosecutions at the direction of supervisors in the Criminal Division.

This position will act as a team leader for other prosecutors in the Section related to trial matters.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days per week based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

 

Job Duties:

• Pre-Indictment. Advises and consults with LEO on case development and strategies. Reviews police reports, bank records, interviews and any other investigative material relevant to case. Issues racketeering demands/GJ subpoenas and reviews scope of requests. Reviews investigative affidavits and orders. Meets with victims and/or witnesses. Evaluates sufficiency of evidence to sustain charges with substantial likelihood of conviction.

• Indictment. Determines criminal charges. Composes evidence summary for indictment charges and prepares supporting exhibits. Drafts bond recommendations based on criminal history and applicable statutory factors. Reviews GJ procedure with LEA witness and prepares for testimony. Reviews any material submitted by defense counsel for exculpation or mitigation, if submitted. Presents criminal cases to GJ for consideration. Appears for returns/IAs.

• Litigation. Appears in court on all criminal matters, including regular calendar, evidentiary hearings, and trials. Drafts briefs, motions, responses, memos and pleadings for filing in various county Superior Courts. Conducts pretrial discovery and Interviews witnesses. Conducts plea negotiations. Prepares cases for trial. Discusses trial strategies with agents, coworkers, supervisors, and victims. Prepares sentencing memoranda. Responds to post-conviction relief petitions and petitions for review.

• Research: Identifies applicable statutory allegations and/or enhancers. Researches state/federal criminal and constitutional law. Interprets statutes and applicable law.

• 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. Attends meetings. Assists Section Chief with various tasks.

• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

KNOWLEDGE
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 pr