Remote Document Review Attorney Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Job No: 537221
Work Type: Full-time
Location: REMOTE OPTIONS, PHOENIX
Categories: Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance
ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL
Job Location:
Address: 15 South 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $110,000 - $120,000
Grade: 01
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary:
The Arizona Attorney General's Office, Child and Family Protection Division/Civil and Criminal Litigation and Advice Section (CLA) is seeking an experienced Assistant Attorney General to assist with litigation matters arising in the administrative law and civil law contexts and to advise and represent state agencies.
Attorneys in CLA utilize their legal skills and training to benefit the public interest while working in a fast-paced, collaborative setting that provides opportunity for professional development, increased responsibility, and broadening knowledge of diverse and challenging areas of law.
Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.
Job Duties:
This position provides representation to state agencies in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. Attorneys maintain a busy administrative hearing schedule appearing before the DES Office of Appeals and the Office of Administrative Hearings and appear in court on civil matters. Attorneys advise state agencies on a wide range of legal issues, including legal matters involving compliance with state and federal law, employment issues, contracts and procurement, departmental policies, proposed legislation, and public records issues.
Attorney duties include:
• Analyzing complex and diverse legal issues, conducting associated research, and providing written and oral advice;
• Drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, forms, and other legal documents; and
• Presenting arguments and evidence at hearings before state and administrative tribunals and handling any associated appeals.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge
• Knowledge of civil procedures, filing deadlines, completing matters on a timely basis, and producing professional pleadings
• Knowledge and experience with settlement
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable case law, statutes, rules and regulations of state and federal courts
• Knowledge of legal techniques and the basic concepts of American Jurisprudence
• Legal analysis and reasoning and of the formats utilized in the preparation of legal documents
Skill
• Oral advocacy, trial skills, and negotiating skills
• Preparing legal briefs, memoranda, and correspondence efficiently and with a minimum of supervision
• Legal analysis and reasoning
• Provide solid client advice; uses good judgement regarding legal advice/ recommendation
• Effective case presentation/trial work
Ability
• Display appropriate courtroom demeanor
• Build client relationships
• Demonstrate negotiation skills and
persuasive abilities
• Utilize a problem-solving approach
• Litigate using innovative techniques
• Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations
Selective Preference(s):
A minimum of ten(10) years of legal experience is preferred.
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.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Vacation with 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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.
During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG's Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Advertised: 24 Nov 2025 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close:
Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App