ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

 

SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL

Job Location:

Address: 2005 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ  85004

Posting Details:

Salary: $71,500 - $100,000 

Grade: 01

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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.

This position will assist the HCFA Section Chief with duties and responsibilities, including assisting the management of a very large Section within the Criminal Division. Under the direction of the HCFA Section Chief, this position will manage the activities of criminal prosecutors who are investigating and prosecuting complex fraud related felony cases.

Due to the nature of the crimes, this position will have access to highly confidential matters such as attorney-client communications. In addition to managing the Unit, this purpose of this position is to support investigations and prosecute criminal cases. This position will manage a case load of complex fraud cases as described above, including coordinating with law enforcement agencies and, when necessary, issue grand jury subpoenas. This position will establish litigation strategy; negotiate and draft settlements; coordinate, analyze, respond to and/or initiate discovery efforts; prepare and/or respond to and argue all pretrial pleadings; handle all trial matters, including witness preparation, examine, cross-examine and argue; prepare and respond to appellate matters, as needed, including briefing and argument, and perform extensive legal research.

This position will keep the Section Chief Counsel apprised of all actions which could require immediate attention.

The Health Care Fraud and Abuse Section receives an annual federal grant to cover 75% of expenditures. The State of Arizona's portion is 25%.

This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Job Duties:

• Establish and maintain inter-agency relationships with various law enforcement personnel throughout the State of Arizona. Directs criminal investigations and prosecutions through the mentoring of AAGs and their workload and performance. 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 relevant investigative material. Issues grand jury subpoenas and reviews scope of requests. 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.

• 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.
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