Senior Counsel

Maricopa County

Attorney providing legal advice and representation within the Civil Services Division of Maricopa County. Focused on litigation, advisory work, and advising various county agencies and departments.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Assist the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate court briefs, defending clients at oral argument when scheduled, and helping other attorneys in the office by preparing appeals and arguments
Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents
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
Provide risk analyses and status reports to the Practice Group Lead and, where appropriate, to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and clients on all cases and matters assigned
Assist with supervising and mentoring non-senior attorneys
Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Requirements

What you’ll need

Five years of experience in civil practice, which includes providing advice to government agencies
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
Experience practicing law in a government setting
Experience handling direct civil trials in the federal and state courts
Experience in state and federal appellate courts
Experience in training and development, providing legal advice to police agencies, and statistical analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
Work with a greater purpose
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% per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal researchlitigation analysisdrafting court documentsappellate court briefsrisk analysisstatistical analysiscivil claims handlingoral argument defensementoring attorneyscompliance with legal education requirements

Soft Skills

advising government agenciessupervising attorneyscommunicationwritingeditingpresentation skillscollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingleadership

Certifications

Juris DoctorateState Bar of Arizona admission