Attorney III

Maricopa County•Mesa, AZ

22h•$114,500 - $171,750•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney III will work in the Office of the Legal Advocate’s Juvenile Dependency/Severance group, providing legal representation to indigent clients appointed by the court. The attorney prepares cases and represents clients through all phases of court proceedings, protecting clients’ legal interests and constitutional rights. The role involves courtroom advocacy, legal research and analysis, preparation of legal documents, trial preparation, client and stakeholder communication, and travel to courts and correctional facilities. The attorney may provide leadership to other legal and investigative professionals according to the assignment. The work may involve traumatic subject matter, high volumes of work, interruptions, time pressures, changing or unscheduled tasks, and overtime. Travel to job-related locations during the scheduled workday is required.

Requirements

Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association-approved law school.
Three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Must be admitted to practice law and be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application.
Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire.
Eligibility for a Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Seven or more years of experience in dependency and severance matters.
Experience with Arizona dependency and severance proceedings.

Responsibilities

Appear in court to represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials.
Present oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients’ legal interests.
Research facts and analyze legal issues using computerized and printed legal research tools.
Compose motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
Prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses and visiting crime scenes and other case-related locations.
Review evidence on and off site.
Discuss and present analyses 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 represent clients effectively.
Provide leadership for professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals, consistent with the current assignment.
Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program for attorneys.
Tuition reimbursement.
Hybrid and alternative work schedule options.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive.
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution rate and a 100% employer match on Day 1.