Attorney Senior Counsel

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$131,000 - $188,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Government Advice and Elected Officials Group. The Government Advice and Elected Officials Practice Group provides legal advice and representation to County officers, including the Board of Supervisors, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Recorder, Treasurer, School Superintendent, and County Attorney, among others. This Practice Group also provides legal advice to many Departments in County government that report to the County Manager, including the Office of Management and Budget, Justice Courts, Public Health, Public Fiduciary, Medical Examiner, Animal Care and Control, Materials Management, and Facilities Management and other social and human services functions on matters ranging from public records requests, open meeting laws, intergovernmental agreements, government contracts, procurement law, and general statutory duties and authority of the Departments. In this role, you’ll also focus on litigation and advisory work representing Maricopa County, its agencies, and employees in State and Federal Courts. You will collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals in and out of the office, as well as with clients, in drafting motions, reports, and other documents, as well as negotiating and working with opposing counsel and others to assist in achieving compliance.

Requirements

Five years of experience in civil practice, which includes providing advice to government agencies
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

Nice To Haves

Experience practicing law in a government setting
Experience handling direct civil trials in the federal and state courts
Experience in state and federal appellate courts
Experience in training and development, providing legal advice to police agencies, and statistical analysis

Responsibilities

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
Assist the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate court briefs, defending clients at oral argument when scheduled, and helping other attorneys in the office by preparing appeals and arguments
Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents
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
Provide risk analyses and status reports to the Practice Group Lead and, where appropriate, to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and clients on all cases and matters assigned
Assist with supervising and mentoring non-senior attorneys
Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

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 exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1