State of Arizona :

OFFICE OF THE ARIZONA ATTORNEY GENERAL

The Arizona Attorney General's Office Child and Family Protection Division/Protective Services Section is seeking an Administrative Assistant I to be responsible for organizing and maintaining the data related to their case assignments, which includes validating data, calendars, deadlines and assignments in various databases and websites. Responsible for the collection of data from the client agency, courts, attorneys and other legal professionals; timely scanning and data entry/docketing into the AGO database. Position is responsible for routine office practices and procedures, updating and maintaining confidential information and composing a variety of correspondences, reports, notices and forms.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge needed:

·         Knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office software and the ability to generate databases/spreadsheets and word processing documents as required.

Skills needed:

·         Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy within stringent deadlines.

·         Prioritize effectively.

·         Demonstrate clear communication orally and in writing.

Abilities needed:

·         Ability to work with interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.

·         Ability to work as part of a team.

·         Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and exercise good judgment in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information.

·         Ability to learn basic legal terminology.

·         Ability to work independently.

·         Ability to analyze and resolve average difficulty problems.

·         Ability to plan, analyze and coordinate a variety of activities and establish appropriate priorities.

·         Ability to compile data and incorporate data into written reports.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the AG’s Human Resources office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at [email protected].  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, Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.