Attorney I

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping others? Are you someone who we can count on to advocate professionally, aggressively, and ethically on behalf of indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Maricopa County? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, look no further, as the Maricopa County Office of the Legal Defender is looking for candidates to represent indigent clients appointed by the court who are charged with criminal felony offenses. As an Attorney I in the Early Disposition Court, you provide representation in all stages up and through probable cause determination or to the conclusion of a case via sentencing, diversion, or dismissal; including but not limited to, initial appearance, status conferences, witness preliminary hearings, sentencings, mitigation hearings, restitution hearings, and all of the negotiations in between. This recruitment is utilized to fill two Attorney tier I vacancies in the Early Disposition Court. 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 – $135,250

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
• License to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
• Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona state bar examination, or those transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as a practicing attorney
• Experience practicing as an attorney in the area of criminal law
• Experience with adult criminal matters

Responsibilities

• Appears in court, representing clients at scheduled hearings and trials
• Presents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients’ legal interests
• Negotiates deals and resolutions with State attorneys on behalf of our clients
• Researches facts and analyzes legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research tools
• Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepares cases for court
• Reviews evidence on- and off-site
• Discusses and presents analyses of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals
• Communicates in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and others
• Travels to courts, jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients
• Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level