Attorney III
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? If so, look no further as the Maricopa County Office of the Legal Defender is looking for candidates to represent indigent clients when appointed by the court, prepare cases for defense, and present cases in all phases of court proceedings. This recruitment may be used to fill a current vacancy in the non-capital adult criminal trial group. This recruitment is utilized to fill Attorney tier III positions. Attorneys hired at a tier III will be compensated at a range of $114,500 – $171,750. The level and compensation offered will be based on the education and experience provided on the application.
Requirements
- Three years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney
- License to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
Nice To Haves
- Five years or more of experience as a practicing attorney in the area of criminal law
- Experience with felony criminal cases
Responsibilities
- Appear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials, and present oral arguments 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, and reviewing evidence on and off-site
- Discuss and present analyses of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals
- Communicate effectively 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
- Work effectively with a team of professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals, consistent with current assignment
- Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars
- Other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, assisting in other areas of the office as needed
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
- 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
- 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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
