Attorney

About the Position

This Civil Deputy County Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in the Appeals, Elections, Public Records, and Tax Group. The successful candidate will counsel and advise County departments and elected officials regarding public records law. The attorney will manage related litigation, collaborate with client teams, conduct settlement conferences, draft motions and briefs, and handle court appearances on behalf of the clients.

Additionally, the attorney in this position may counsel clients regarding legal issues concerning tax, elections, and appeals. In this role, you will collaborate with other attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff. The primary focus of this position will be tax and bankruptcy law.

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 tax, bankruptcy, public records, and election law. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics.

Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. The Civil Division has four practice groups:
Litigation;
Government Advice & Elected Officials;
Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

If you would like to utilize your talents and skills, apply today and join our team!

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Growth and stability since 1871
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 12.29% 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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• Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Five years of experience in civil practice, which includes providing advice to government agencies
• Recent writing sample

• Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire

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.

• Experience or interest in practicing law in a government setting
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• Experience handling direct civil trials in the federal and state court

• 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
• Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents as necessary, in the areas of elections, tax, public records, and other County litigation
• 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
• Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona