Description

The Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections (ADJC) is seeking a Deputy General Counsel (Administrative Counsel) responsible for serving as the Department's liaison with court and legal system stakeholders statewide, supervising the Youth Hearing Officer and Youth Records Unit; monitoring court hearings for committed youth and resolving court concerns; providing educational presentations for ADJC youth, employees, and stakeholders; and providing legal advice to executive leadership.

ADJC’s Deputy General Counsel reports to the General Counsel and serves the Department’s liaison with the legal system partners, including judicial officers, attorneys, and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). In addition, this position is responsible for monitoring all legal matters impacting ADJC youth, through regular virtual or in-person court attendance, to ensure the court has timely, accurate information about the youth’s treatment progress as well as Department processes, policy, statutory framework, and jurisdictional issues.  This position also provides training and presentations for ADJC youth, employees, and stakeholders on a regular and ongoing basis, and represents the Department at stakeholder meetings, workgroups, advisory panels, and conferences pertaining to juvenile delinquency matters.  The Deputy General Counsel supervises the Youth Hearing Officer, who administers due process proceedings for youth, including warrants, parole revocation hearings, discharges, and appeals.  In addition, the Deputy General Counsel supervises the Records Unit, ensuring compliance with state and federal law and policy.  The Deputy General backs up the General Counsel and also provides legal advice to executive leadership.

Requirements

Law degree (J.D., LI.B., or LLM); currently licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona; in active status and good standing with the State Bar of Arizona. 

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a comprehensive background investigation, drug screening and pre-employment physical examination.