Maricopa County, AZ
Capital Lead
Maricopa County, AZ, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Posting Date11/07/24
Application Deadline11/21/24
Pay Range$150,000 - $204,000 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 TypeUnclassified
DepartmentLegal Defender
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 Capital Lead Attorney, you will represent indigent clients when appointed by the court, prepare cases for defense and present cases in all phases of court proceedings.
This recruitment is utilized to fill a Attorney tier V position. Attorneys hired at tier V will be compensated at a range of $150,000- $204,000 annually.
The pay ranges listed above reflect the FULL pay range for each position. The tier placement and subsequently salary offer is based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other Maricopa County employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
About the Office of the Legal Defender
The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.
If you would like to seek just and equitable treatment for our clients, apply today and join our team!
Proud to OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysPerform work with a greater purposeGrowth and stability since 1871Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyExceptional work-life balanceLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsEnrollment in Arizona State Retirement SystemPaid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leavesMaricopa 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 1Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesLearn more at Work With Us|Maricopa County, AZWe Require
Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schoolEight years of experience as a practicing attorneyMust be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of applicationValid Arizona driver's license upon hireEligible for appointment as lead trial capital counsel pursuant to Rule 6.8 (b) or (e), Ariz.R.Crim.Pro., by the time of hireWe Also Value
Five or more years handling capital trial or capital post-trial cases in state or federal courtExperience as lead counsel in nine or more felony jury trials tried to completionJob Contributions
Appear in court representing clients at scheduled hearings and trialsPresent oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interestsResearch facts and analyze legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research toolsCompose motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documentsPrepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, visiting crime scenes and other case-related locationsReview evidence on- and off-siteDiscuss and present analyses of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individualsCommunicate in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and othersTravel to courts, jails, detention centers and correctional facilities to effectively represent clientsProvide leadership for professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals consistent with the current assignmentAttend Continuing Legal Education seminarsWorking Conditions
Most work is performed in an indoor office or court room environmentThis position requires viewing traumatic subject matter, including crime scenes, accidents, etc.Ability to meet deadlines with a high volume of work, interruptions, time pressures, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, and/or teamworkThis position requires contact with the public and close working relationships with other staff membersWork requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County businessMay require both national and international travel outside of a scheduled workday for case-related investigation.Ability to lift, carry, or push up to 35 pounds for 200-300 feetSelection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Application Deadline11/21/24
Pay Range$150,000 - $204,000 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 TypeUnclassified
DepartmentLegal Defender
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 Capital Lead Attorney, you will represent indigent clients when appointed by the court, prepare cases for defense and present cases in all phases of court proceedings.
This recruitment is utilized to fill a Attorney tier V position. Attorneys hired at tier V will be compensated at a range of $150,000- $204,000 annually.
The pay ranges listed above reflect the FULL pay range for each position. The tier placement and subsequently salary offer is based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other Maricopa County employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
About the Office of the Legal Defender
The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.
If you would like to seek just and equitable treatment for our clients, apply today and join our team!
Proud to OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysPerform work with a greater purposeGrowth and stability since 1871Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyExceptional work-life balanceLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsEnrollment in Arizona State Retirement SystemPaid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leavesMaricopa 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 1Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesLearn more at Work With Us|Maricopa County, AZWe Require
Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schoolEight years of experience as a practicing attorneyMust be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of applicationValid Arizona driver's license upon hireEligible for appointment as lead trial capital counsel pursuant to Rule 6.8 (b) or (e), Ariz.R.Crim.Pro., by the time of hireWe Also Value
Five or more years handling capital trial or capital post-trial cases in state or federal courtExperience as lead counsel in nine or more felony jury trials tried to completionJob Contributions
Appear in court representing clients at scheduled hearings and trialsPresent oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interestsResearch facts and analyze legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research toolsCompose motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documentsPrepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, visiting crime scenes and other case-related locationsReview evidence on- and off-siteDiscuss and present analyses of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individualsCommunicate in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and othersTravel to courts, jails, detention centers and correctional facilities to effectively represent clientsProvide leadership for professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals consistent with the current assignmentAttend Continuing Legal Education seminarsWorking Conditions
Most work is performed in an indoor office or court room environmentThis position requires viewing traumatic subject matter, including crime scenes, accidents, etc.Ability to meet deadlines with a high volume of work, interruptions, time pressures, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, and/or teamworkThis position requires contact with the public and close working relationships with other staff membersWork requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County businessMay require both national and international travel outside of a scheduled workday for case-related investigation.Ability to lift, carry, or push up to 35 pounds for 200-300 feetSelection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!