Attorney

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About the Position

The Attorney will represent the Maricopa County Public Fiduciary in guardianship and conservatorship hearings. This position will routinely handle hearings in court. The position will work closely with the client, support staff, and other attorneys in the group to provide all legal representation for the Public Fiduciary’s Office.
 

This position is a line attorney position within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.  

About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO):

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as the law firm for Maricopa County, its various elected officials and agencies, as well as the dedicated employees of Maricopa County. There are five practice groups in the Civil Services Division. This position is seeking an attorney to work in the Human Resources, Behavioral Health, and Probate Practice Group. 

Proud to Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with teleworking opportunities

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

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

• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

• Three (3) years of experience in trial (civil or criminal) or litigation practice

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

• Must have current Arizona Bar license and number, and be in good standing with the Arizona Bar Association

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 Also Value

• Courtroom experience

Job Contributions

• Perform complex legal work and hold responsibility for litigation of significant difficulty involving Maricopa County, its officers, and their employees on a wide range of issues

• Conduct research and analyze legal issues

• Apply legal analysis, research, and writing techniques and tools in order to draft clear, concise, and organized legal correspondence, memoranda, documents, and pleadings

• Develop and deploy trial strategies for assigned cases, including cases that have a high degree of legal or financial impact

• Comply with continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

• Attend and defend clients at all status conferences, oral arguments, settlement conferences, trials, or any other court hearing

• Presenting and arguing cases in court with the ability to handle unanticipated problems smoothly and calmly

• Communicate effectively with clients, judges, and witnesses by telephone, in one-on-one meetings, and in a group setting

Working Conditions

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

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

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to travel to and from various locations for court appearances, depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, meetings, and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicle

• 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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