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CC EXEC LGL ASST

528912

PHOENIX
REMOTE OPTIONS

CORPORATION COMMISSION

Full-time

Closing at: Nov 10 2024 at 23:55 MST

CORPORATION COMMISSION

The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse—spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings—and we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting www.azcc.gov.

Executive Legal Assistant

Job Location:

Address: 1200 W Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Hybrid/ Remote upon agency needs

Posting Details:

Anticipated Hourly Rate: $22.00

Grade: 18

Job Summary:

The Office of the General Counsel’s mission is to provide professional, high-quality legal representation to the Corporation Commission in the performance of its powers, responsibilities, and duties. The matters handled include Commission dockets, open meetings, federal regulatory dockets, litigation, administrative and special projects.

Job Duties:

Draft, proofread, edit, and file a variety of legal documents including pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence. Manage and coordinate litigation deadlines, meetings, and attorney calendars. Maintain and manage attorney case lists. Fact-check and proofread legal documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting. Communicate professionally with the public, media, and government entities on behalf of attorneys. Assist with special projects and assignments as directed by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel. Provide backup support for division paralegals and legal assistants, ensuring seamless office operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The office of the General Counsel is looking to add a detail-oriented and motivated Executive Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive legal secretarial, administrative, and office support to 1-3 staff attorneys within the Office of General Counsel (OGC). This includes handling pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence, as well as managing litigation deadlines, meetings, and attorney schedules. You will also assist with special assignments as directed by the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel and support OGC paralegals and legal assistants as needed.

Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and PDF document management; proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and transcription tools.

Legal Knowledge: Familiarity with litigation protocols, legal terminology, administrative law, and the legal filing process in county, state, and federal courts (including appellate briefs).

Administrative Expertise: Ability to draft and file legal documents internally via eDocket and externally with the Clerks of Courts at the State and Federal levels, monitor and anticipate deadlines, and manage overlapping case workloads.

Attention to Detail: Strong ability to perform detailed work with speed and accuracy while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.

Communication: Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal information clearly and professionally.

Teamwork: A collaborative attitude with a demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently support multiple attorneys.

Time Management and Organization Skills are strongly preferred as well as a strong desire to learn.

Selective Preference(s):

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in formal legal secretary or related education and several years prior work experience simultaneously supporting 2 or more attorneys.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment/reference check and confirmation of any degrees/certifications. A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain financial interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

- Excellent comprehensive benefits, including a top-ranked retirement plan, low-cost health coverage, supplemental policies such as vision and short-term disability, generous paid vacation and sick leave programs, and Paid Parental Leave for those who qualify
- Free parking; carpooling resources and incentives; fully subsidized public transit
- Career and personal development support; multiple training and education opportunities and resources; qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
- Interesting, challenging work in a public sector environment with the chance to make a real difference in our state
- We are a recognized Arizona Veteran Supportive Employer

Retirement:

This position qualifies for participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) defined benefit pension.

If you have any questions, please email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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