Mental Health Appeals Attorney
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? Join our team at the Office of the Legal Defender and make a difference in people’s lives! As a Mental Health Appeals Attorney, you will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of indigent clients appointed to our office by the court. You will put your legal skills to work by preparing cases and representing clients through all phases of the court proceedings, all while having a positive impact on those in our community who are impoverished. This recruitment will be used to fill a current Appeals Attorney vacancy in the appellate unit. The level and compensation offered will be based on the education and experience provided on the application. Attorneys hired at a tier II will be compensated at a range of $102,000 – $148,500 Attorneys hired at a tier III will be compensated at a range of $114,500 – $171,750 Attorneys hired at a tier IV will be compensated at a range of $131,000 – $ 195,500
Requirements
- Three years of appellate experience
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
- Must be currently admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adult criminal appeals and post-conviction relief
- Work in state criminal litigation within the last three years
Responsibilities
- Appears in court representing clients at scheduled hearings and trials
- Presents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interests
- Researches facts and analyzes legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research tools
- Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
- 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, mental health institutions, jails, detention centers and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients
- Provides leadership for professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals consistent with the current assignment
- Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars
Benefits
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
- Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) 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
- 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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
