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Role Description

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division/Division of Civil Rights Section is seeking a Civil Rights Compliance Officer I. Under the direction of the Compliance Manager, the Compliance Officer I will:

• Review and analyze claims of discrimination from the public to determine if discrimination in protected classes may have occurred in violation of the Arizona Civil Rights Act, Arizona Fair Housing Act, or Arizonans with Disabilities Act.
• Draft complaints and perform investigations of the allegations stated in the complaints.
• Maintain assigned investigative files, including review, analysis, sorting, and filing of evidence received from parties, attorneys, governmental agencies, and other sources.
• Draft administrative discovery for documents and testimony.
• Conduct administrative interviews for fact-finding purposes.
• Properly handle evidence and testimony and prepare division records and forms.
• Participate in litigation preparation, depositions, and other pre-trial procedures arising out of cases investigated as needed.
• Participate in outreach and training for the public regarding the Acts’ coverage and compliance with civil rights laws.
• Complete studies and other special projects as assigned by the Compliance Manager.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely two days a week based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of State and Federal civil rights laws and regulations in the areas of housing, employment, public accommodations, and voting discrimination.
• Knowledge of jurisdictional requirements and the legal elements of proof needed to establish a prima facie case under the Acts.
• Knowledge of laws and rules regarding evidence and legal and professional ethics.
• Knowledge of the Division’s contract requirements with federal agencies, the EEOC and HUD, regarding deadlines, file maintenance, and report preparation.
• Knowledge of communication strategies, interviewing strategies and techniques, evidence gathering and analysis, logical and analytical models, and file and case management.
• Knowledge of theories of business and human resources management.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution theories, methods and techniques; time management principles; and operation of necessary resource materials, software, and equipment.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources.

Requirements

• Skill in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relations, interviewing and investigative techniques, including ability to review and analyze information and evidence.
• Skill in accurately documenting and summarizing verbal and written communications.
• Skill in drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Skill in preparing a strategic plan of action specific to the investigation of each case.
• Skill in conducting research regarding applicable laws, regulations and policies, as well as company and property ownership.
• Skill in computer operation, including use of word processing, databases, and network software.
• Skill in operating office equipment.

Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance
• Sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 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