What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney/Disciplinary Counsel position at State of Arizona?
The Commission on Judicial Conduct is seeking an associate Staff Attorney to act as investigator (Staff Attorney) and prosecutor (Disciplinary Counsel) on complaints filed with the Commission. This position would assist our current Staff Attorney / Disciplinary Counsel.The Staff Attorney evaluates complaints, conducts multiple investigations of varying complexity simultaneously, and performs traditional litigation functions in formal cases before both the Commission and the Arizona Supreme Court. Investigation functions include interviewing complainants, witnesses, and judicial officers; researching court records; and preparing case summaries. Litigation functions include preparing and filing formal charges, motions, and briefs; conducting depositions; drafting and responding to discovery requests; prosecuting formal hearings; and engaging in oral arguments. Because formal cases are only a small percentage of the workload, the primary focus and most crucial essential functions relate to the evaluation and investigation of complaints. Other duties as assigned, including assisting with the development and adoption of changes to various rules applicable to the Commission’s work, helping to maintain and improve the Commission’s website, and helping to maintain and improve the Commission’s electronic records management systems.This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.About the Commission The Commission on Judicial Conduct is an independent agency within the judicial branch of state government. It consists of eleven members (six judges, three public members, and two attorneys) and a small staff located in Phoenix. The Commission processes approximately 500 complaints against judges each year and provides staff support for the Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee, which issues advisory opinions to judges and court employees throughout the state. For more information, visit its website at : www.azcourts.gov / azcjc .#J-18808-Ljbffr
