Attorney

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

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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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