Attorney - Litigation

Posting Date

12/02/24

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 for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Classified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

The Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office represents and defends Maricopa County, its elected County officials, and employees in a variety of litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. The attorney selected for this position will be a part of the litigation team defending and handling cases that include excessive force, wrongful death, deliberate indifference, and other police liability matters; state law tort claims ranging from trip and fall to road design and maintenance issues; prosecuting environmental and zoning enforcement matters; defending medical claims, and other matters as necessary. The successful candidate will be the lead attorney on these cases as well as collaborating with others in the Civil Division to bring about successful resolutions to the cases, as well as providing clients with advice on litigation strategies and assessments of liabilities.

About the Office of the County Attorney

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 Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

Proud to Offer

Perform work with a greater purpose

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and stability since 1871

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid schedule

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

Successful candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Other Requirements

Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

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

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.

We Prefer

Three (3) years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state or federal court

Preference may be given to those with prior experience practicing law in a government setting and to those with direct civil litigation experience in federal and state courts

Job Contributions

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

Handle a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters, including claims alleging various civil rights violations, excessive force, deliberate indifference to medical needs, state law torts, and many other claims

Assist appellate group when needed with writing and editing appellate briefs

Draft reports and status updates, motions, and various other court documents as necessary, as well as legal advice memorandum

Represent clients virtually and in person at status conferences, oral arguments, evidentiary and other hearings as set by the Court, and at trial

Provide litigation risk analysis and status reports to the Practice Group Leader, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Maricopa County Risk Manager, and clients on all cases and matters assigned

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

Working Conditions

Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

May require long 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, using 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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