Job description
Posting Date
05/04/23
Application Deadline
05/18/23
Pay Range
$72,072 - $140,005 annually
The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. 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
The Attorney will assist in many areas of the practice group, but primarily will be representing the Maricopa County Public Fiduciary in guardianship hearings, conservatorship, trust and decedent estate matters. This position will work closely with the client and support staff to organize facts into the necessary pleadings and motions. Legal research will be required for various motions, in addition to providing requested probate advice to the client.
About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
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 three practice groups in the Civil Services Division. This position is seeking an attorney to work in the Human Resources, Behavioral Health, and Tax Practice Group.
Proud to Offer
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Tuition reimbursement
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Exceptional work-life balance
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Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
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Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
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Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
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Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
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Employee discounts for goods and services
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Learn more atmaricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
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Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
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Two years of experience in civil trial or litigation practice
Other Requirements
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Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
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Must have current Arizona Bar license and number, and be in good standing with 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. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.
We Also Value
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Courtroom experience; arguing motions and conducting trials
Job Contributions
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Perform complex legal work and holds responsibility for litigation of significant difficulty involving Maricopa County, its officers, and their employees on a wide range of issues
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Conduct research and analyze legal issues
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Apply legal analysis, research, and writing techniques and tools in order to draft clear, concise, and organized legal correspondence, memoranda, documents, and pleadings
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Develop and deploy trial strategies for assigned cases, including cases that have a high degree of legal or financial impact
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Comply with continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona
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Attend and defend clients at all status conferences, oral arguments, settlement conferences, trials, or any other court hearing
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Presenting and arguing cases in court with the ability to handle unanticipated problems smoothly and calmly
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Communicate effectively with clients, judges, and witnesses by telephone, in one-on-one meetings, and in a group setting
Working Conditions
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Office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
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May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles
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Ability to move up to 20 pounds
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Selection Procedure
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Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
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Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
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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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