Maricopa County

Attorney I-III

Maricopa County

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Phoenix • Arizona • United States

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Salary

💰 $82,250 - $165,000 per year

About the role

  • Appear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials, and present oral arguments in support of clients' legal interests
  • Research facts and analyze legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research tools
  • Compose motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
  • Prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, visiting crime scenes and other case-related locations, reviewing evidence on and off site
  • Discuss and present analysis of legal issues to clients and individuals within the criminal justice community
  • Communicate in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and others
  • Travel to courts, jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients
  • Work effectively with a team of professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals
  • Contribute to the improvement of the office and indigent representation by teaching, mentoring, submitting articles and training materials, and serving on committees and workgroups
  • Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, assisting in other areas of the office as needed

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
  • Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application.
  • Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted
  • Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
Benefits
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
  • Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
  • Strong training program and ongoing mentoring
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Immediate courtroom experience
  • Direct representation of our clients
  • Incredible support team (Paralegals, Investigators, Legal Support Staff, etc.)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • 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 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchmotion compositionbrief writingcase preparationevidence revieworal argument presentationwitness interviewinglegal document drafting
Soft Skills
communicationteamworkmentoringanalysisclient representationinterpersonal skills
Certifications
Juris Doctoradmission to State Bar of ArizonaArizona bar examination