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Maricopa County is Hiring an Attorney - Litigation Near Phoenix, AZ
Posting Date07/01/24
Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled
Pay Range$77,500 - $160,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job TypeClassified
DepartmentCounty Attorney
About The PositionThe Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office represents and defends Maricopa County, the various elected County officials, and employees in a variety of litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. This attorney position will be a part of the litigation team in the Civil Division defending these various litigation matters. The successful candidate will work with a team of litigators handling cases that include excessive force, wrongful death, and other police liability matters; state law tort claims ranging from trip and fall to road design and maintenance issue; prosecuting environmental and zoning enforcement matters; and other matters as necessary. The position requires collaborating with others in the Civil Division to bring about a successful resolution to the cases, as well as providing clients with advice on litigation strategies and assessments of liabilities.
About The Office Of The County AttorneyWe believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And, in addition to delivering high-quality prosecution services to the residents of Maricopa County, we are equally proud to provide high-quality civil legal services to Maricopa County, its agencies and employees for the benefit of the citizens of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up and represent Maricopa County, Maricopa County elected officials and their employees, apply today, and join our team!
Proud to Offer
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Application DeadlineOpen Until Filled
Pay Range$77,500 - $160,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job TypeClassified
DepartmentCounty Attorney
About The PositionThe Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office represents and defends Maricopa County, the various elected County officials, and employees in a variety of litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. This attorney position will be a part of the litigation team in the Civil Division defending these various litigation matters. The successful candidate will work with a team of litigators handling cases that include excessive force, wrongful death, and other police liability matters; state law tort claims ranging from trip and fall to road design and maintenance issue; prosecuting environmental and zoning enforcement matters; and other matters as necessary. The position requires collaborating with others in the Civil Division to bring about a successful resolution to the cases, as well as providing clients with advice on litigation strategies and assessments of liabilities.
About The Office Of The County AttorneyWe believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And, in addition to delivering high-quality prosecution services to the residents of Maricopa County, we are equally proud to provide high-quality civil legal services to Maricopa County, its agencies and employees for the benefit of the citizens of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up and represent Maricopa County, Maricopa County elected officials and their employees, apply today, and join our team!
Proud to Offer
- Perform work with a greater purpose
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth and stability since 1871
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
- Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
- Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three (3) years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state or federal court
- Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
- Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
We Also Value
- Experience in handling appeals in state or federal court
- Experience practicing law in a government setting and to those with direct civil litigation experience in federal and state courts
- Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
- Handle a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters including claims alleging various civil rights violations, excessive force, deliberate indifference to medical needs, state law torts, and many other claims
- Assist appellate group when needed with writing and editing appellate briefs
- Draft reports and status updates, motions, and various other court documents as necessary, as well as legal advice memorandum
- Represent clients virtually and in person at status conferences, oral arguments, evidentiary and other hearings as set by the Court, and at trial
- Provide litigation risk analysis and status reports to the Practice Group Leader, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Maricopa County Risk Manager, and clients on all cases and matters assigned
- Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona
- Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
- May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about while performing duties
- Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, using personal or county-owned vehicles
- Ability to move up to 20 pounds
- Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$124k-157k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/27/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
09/27/2024
WEBSITE
scso.maricopa.gov
SIZE
<25
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