Attorney Senior Counsel

About the role

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.

Job Contributions

• 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

Working Conditions

• Teleworking is available after a probationary period at the discretion of management and the needs of the office
• Office and courtroom settings
• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles

Selection Procedure

• 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