ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I

The Arizona Attorney General's Office Child and Family Protection Division/Protective Services Section is seeking an Administrative Assistant I. This position will be responsible for organizing and maintaining the data related to their case assignments. Under general supervision, this position will provide administrative support to Legal Counsel and Legal support staff.

Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

Duties

This position will coordinate with the Unit Office Administrator to increase the efficiencies of the administrative functions within the unit. This position will be responsible for organizing and maintaining the incoming paper and electronic data. This position is responsible for routine office practices and procedures, including front desk reception duties, answering and routing incoming phone calls, updating and maintaining confidential information.

Salary

• $35,200

Qualifications

Knowledge

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

Skill

Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy within stringent deadlines; Prioritized effectively; Demonstrate clear communication orally and in writing.

Ability

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 difficult problems.

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

Ability to compile data and incorporation of data into a written report.

Two years responsible experience in a position requiring skill in oral and written communication, initiative, judgement and independence in the performance of duties.

• Travel may be required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• 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.

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.

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

Other Information

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. 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 Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.

Benefits

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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.