Maricopa County
Attorney Senior Counsel
Maricopa County, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249
Posting Date
12/13/23
Application Deadline
Pay Range
Full Pay Range: $117,500 - $171,500 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 Type
Classified
Department
County Attorney
About The Position
The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County, its various elected officials and agencies, as well as the dedicated employees of Maricopa County. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation, Governmental Advice, Human Resources/Behavioral Health, and Appeals/Elections. The Litigation Practice Group consists of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants who work in a collaborative environment to defend legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the County and its various agencies and elected officials and employees.
The current recruitment is for a senior-level attorney position within the Litigation Practice Group. The main focus of this senior-level position involves representing Maricopa County, its agencies and elected officials, and employees in all levels of litigation in State and Federal Courts. The senior litigator will be responsible for handling cases that involve a various legal issues ranging from state law tort claims (e.g. trip and fall, car accidents, or road design cases) to 42 U.S.C.
1983 claims of deliberate indifference, excessive force, and wrongful death. The senior litigator will be entrusted to lead a litigation team while handling those cases, directing the course of the defense of the litigation, as well as working closely with the clients and adjustors to bring about a successful resolution, including taking the case to trial if necessary.
Proud to Offer
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorney’sOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyExceptional work-life balance with teleworking optionsLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsEnrollment in Arizona State Retirement SystemPaid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leavesExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesLearn more atmaricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolFive years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state and federal court, as well as state and federal appeals courtsValid Arizona driver’s license upon hireSuccessful 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
Prior experience practicing law in a government setting and direct civil trial experience in federal and state courtExperience in mentoring and training less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistantsExperience in all aspects of litigation, including handling all levels of discovery, handling electronic discovery, and willingness to learn new aspects of technology to improve workload and working environment
Job Contributions
Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to various litigation matters, including complex civil rights litigationConduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsResponsible for defending a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including civil rights, torts, and other claimsWhen needed, assist the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate court briefs, defending clients at oral argument when scheduled, and assisting other attorneys in the office in preparing appeals and argumentsDevelop client discussions and negotiations as it pertain to the various issues in assigned cases, including representing clients in private and court-appointed mediations and settlement conferences.Work closely and collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants in the office, as well as clients and adjustors, in evaluating and defending assigned casesAttend court to present and when necessary, defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings, and other hearings as set by the CourtProvide litigation risk analyses and status reports to the Practice Group Lead and, where appropriate, to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Maricopa County Self-Insured Trust Fund Board of Trustees, the Maricopa County Risk Manager and clientsAssist with supervising and mentoring non-senior attorneys as neededResponsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona
Working Conditions
Office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situationsMay require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about during course of performing dutiesAbility to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicleAbility to move up to 20 pounds
Selection 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.
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12/13/23
Application Deadline
Pay Range
Full Pay Range: $117,500 - $171,500 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 Type
Classified
Department
County Attorney
About The Position
The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County, its various elected officials and agencies, as well as the dedicated employees of Maricopa County. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation, Governmental Advice, Human Resources/Behavioral Health, and Appeals/Elections. The Litigation Practice Group consists of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative assistants who work in a collaborative environment to defend legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the County and its various agencies and elected officials and employees.
The current recruitment is for a senior-level attorney position within the Litigation Practice Group. The main focus of this senior-level position involves representing Maricopa County, its agencies and elected officials, and employees in all levels of litigation in State and Federal Courts. The senior litigator will be responsible for handling cases that involve a various legal issues ranging from state law tort claims (e.g. trip and fall, car accidents, or road design cases) to 42 U.S.C.
1983 claims of deliberate indifference, excessive force, and wrongful death. The senior litigator will be entrusted to lead a litigation team while handling those cases, directing the course of the defense of the litigation, as well as working closely with the clients and adjustors to bring about a successful resolution, including taking the case to trial if necessary.
Proud to Offer
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorney’sOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyExceptional work-life balance with teleworking optionsLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsEnrollment in Arizona State Retirement SystemPaid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leavesExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesLearn more atmaricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolFive years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state and federal court, as well as state and federal appeals courtsValid Arizona driver’s license upon hireSuccessful 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
Prior experience practicing law in a government setting and direct civil trial experience in federal and state courtExperience in mentoring and training less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistantsExperience in all aspects of litigation, including handling all levels of discovery, handling electronic discovery, and willingness to learn new aspects of technology to improve workload and working environment
Job Contributions
Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to various litigation matters, including complex civil rights litigationConduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsResponsible for defending a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including civil rights, torts, and other claimsWhen needed, assist the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate court briefs, defending clients at oral argument when scheduled, and assisting other attorneys in the office in preparing appeals and argumentsDevelop client discussions and negotiations as it pertain to the various issues in assigned cases, including representing clients in private and court-appointed mediations and settlement conferences.Work closely and collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals and legal assistants in the office, as well as clients and adjustors, in evaluating and defending assigned casesAttend court to present and when necessary, defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings, and other hearings as set by the CourtProvide litigation risk analyses and status reports to the Practice Group Lead and, where appropriate, to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Maricopa County Self-Insured Trust Fund Board of Trustees, the Maricopa County Risk Manager and clientsAssist with supervising and mentoring non-senior attorneys as neededResponsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona
Working Conditions
Office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situationsMay require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about during course of performing dutiesAbility to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicleAbility to move up to 20 pounds
Selection 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!#J-18808-Ljbffr