Attorney

2 weeks ago

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Maricopa County Full time

Posting Date

12/17/24

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$80,000 - $160,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Classified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

This Civil Deputy County Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in the Appeals, Elections, Public Records, and Tax Group. The successful candidate will counsel and advise County departments and elected officials regarding public records law. The attorney will manage related litigation, collaborate with client teams, conduct settlement conferences, draft motions and briefs, and handle court appearances on behalf of the clients. Additionally, the attorney in this position may counsel clients regarding legal issues concerning tax, elections, and appeals. In this role, you will collaborate with other attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff. The primary focus of this position will be tax and bankruptcy law.

About the Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including tax, bankruptcy, public records, and election law. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. The Civil Division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

If you would like to utilize your talents and skills, apply today and join our team

Proud to Offer

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

  • Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

  • Perform work with a greater purpose

  • Growth and stability since 1871

  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

  • Exceptional work-life balance

  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

  • Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

  • Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

  • Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

  • Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

  • Employee discounts for goods and services

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

  • Five years of experience in civil practice, which includes providing advice to government agencies

  • Recent writing sample

Other requirements

  • Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

  • Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire

NOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement.

Our Preferred Candidate has

  • Experience or interest in practicing law in a government setting

  • Exceptional research and writing skills

  • Experience handling direct civil trials in the federal and state court

Job Contributions

  • Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to litigation issues involving the client

  • Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools

  • Handle a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including advising government agencies

  • Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents as necessary, in the areas of elections, tax, public records, and other County litigation

  • Attend court to present and defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings, and other hearings as set by the court

  • Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Working Conditions

  • Teleworking is available after a probationary period at the discretion of management and the needs of the office

  • Office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environments with frequent stressful situations

  • May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties

  • Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles

  • Ability to move up to 20 pounds

Selection Procedure

  • Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

  • Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

  • Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

  • Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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