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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: GENERAL COUNSEL - 540034Job Location:Office of the General Counsel701 East Jefferson StreetPhoenix, Arizona 85034[$135,000.00Job Summary:The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry(ADCRR) is seeking a driven and expert-level Attorney to join our Officeof General Counsel as the Deputy General Counsel. The ideal candidatewill put forth a perfect effort, operate with integrity, and support theDirector and Deputy Directors as we reimagine corrections. The DeputyGeneral Counsel, under the direction of the General Counsel, providesstrategic legal counsel to the Agency on a variety of complex,high-profile subjects and is a senior manager within the Office ofGeneral Counsel, providing oversight, guidance, and direction toadministrative and professional staff in the Public Records Unit andAppeals Unit.Job Duties:- Serves as a trusted legal and operations advisor to Agency divisionsand executive leadership- Identifies, assesses, and helps to mitigate legal and operationalrisks across Agency divisions- Develops, revises, and implements policies, procedures, and internalguidance to support compliance and operations- Manages the Subpoena & Public Records Unit, a team of administrativestaff responsible for responding to public records requests andsubpoenas- Manages the Appeals Unit, a team of administrative staff responsiblefor responding to inmate disciplinary and grievance appeals- Assists with dispute management, claims, and litigation incoordination with outside counsel- Assists with negotiation and preparation of diverse contracts andintergovernmental agreements- Requires up-to-date legal knowledge and ability to ensure responsesare complete and accurate legally and procedurally- Drives on State business- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignmentKnowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):Knowledge of:- State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing ADCRR'soperations, including but not limited to employment, contract,administrative, criminal, health, data privacy, and corrections law- 42 U.S.C. $ 1983 and related civil rights provisions- Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA)- Public records law and litigation- All phases of administrative proceedings and civil litigation- Personnel managementSkill in:- Analyzing and solving complex legal issues and problems- Drafting and preparing complex and sensitive documents, including butnot limited to legal opinions, reports, affidavits, motions, discovery,and declarations- Senior-level oral and written communications and strong interpersonalskills in one-on-one interactions as well as large groups- Complex negotiations- Effectively collaborating with individuals in positions at all levels- Conflict management and resolution- Organizational skills to coordinate and keep on target multiplecomplex projects simultaneously- Complex analysis, problem-solving, and decision-makingAbility to:- Identify and propose solutions to complex legal, operational, andprogrammatic issues-Prepare complex and sensitive correspondence- Present legal positions clearly and logically in written and oralform- Effectively lead, motivate, and develop staff to achieve program goalsand strategies and improve operationsSelective Preference(s):- At least three (3) years, preferred five (5) to seven (7) years, ofexperience combined in the following areas: corrections law, criminallaw, civil rights law, health law, or prior experience representingstate or federal agencies or other large organizationsPre-Employment Requirements:Juris Doctorate Degree from an Accredited Law SchoolMust obtain a current license to practice law in the state of Arizonawithin 4 months of hiring (if applicable) AND must maintain a valid andin good standing license to practice law in the state of Arizona as acondition of employmentEmployment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a backgroundinvestigation.If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as anessential function of the job, then the following requirements apply.Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possessand retain a current, valid class-appropriate drivers license, completeall required training, and successfully pass all necessary driverslicense record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, andneither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business aresubject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptabledriving records, and must complete all required driver training. Anemployee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shallmaintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see ArizonaAdministrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are requiredto take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Emplo