Attorney -II

Posting Date

Final date to receive applications

Pay Range

Job Type

Department

About the Position

If you want to help others, be intellectually challenged, and live up to your potential, then apply to be an Attorney with Public Advocate!

We're looking for someone who is a great oral communicator, team player, and an expert in conducting legal research.

As an Attorney, you'llrepresentindigent clients when appointed by the court and prepare cases for the defense, including but not limited to presenting such cases in all phases of court proceedings.

This position will be Title 36 Civil commitment proceedings (Title 36)

This recruitment is utilized to fill Attorney tier I - II positions.

The level and compensation offered will be based on the education and experience provided on the application.

• Attorneys hired at a tier I will be compensated at a range of $82,250.00 -- $

• Attorneys hired at a tier II will be compensated at a range of $ - $

About the Office of the Public Advocate

The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals, both attorneys, and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team!

We're committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons, those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers, when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.

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

• 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

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school

• License to practice law and member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

We Also Value

• Two years of experience working with civil commitment proceedings (Title 36)

Job Contributions

• Appear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials

• Conducts legal advisements either in person or telephonically with clients at the crisis centers

• Meets and confers in person on a regular basis with clients while they are admitted at Valley wise Behavioral Health units/hospitals

• Present oral arguments as appropriate 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.
  
  Reviews evidence on- and off-site

• Discuss and present an analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals

• 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

• Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars

Working Conditions

• The office space for this position will be within the Valley wise Hospital.…