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DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)is to safeguard the health safety and economic welfare of the public by protecting conserving and enhancing Arizonas water supplies in a bold thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR is for seeking a Legal Counsel to join us.
LEGAL COUNSEL
Legal Division
www.azwater
Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310 Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $80000$120000
Grade: 04
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Responsibilities for this position may include providing legal advice to Department staff on water law and administrative law issues representing the Department in administrative and judicial proceedings participating in meetings and negotiations related to water rights and uses and drafting rules laws and contracts.
For consideration please submit your cover letter resume and writing sample.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is the state agency responsible for water management and policy issues in the State of Arizona including groundwater management surface water rights administration underground water storage dam safety and interstate and international stream issues.
A minimum of two years of experience as an attorney including litigation experience is preferred.
Graduation from an accredited law school and Arizona Bar membership is required.
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R210207.12.
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
- Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
- Accrued vacation days and sick days
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Deferred compensation plan
- Credit union membership
- Wellness plans
- LinkedIn Learning membership
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.27.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office atfor assistance. Persons with disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
