Attorney

Attorney PositionIf you want to help others, be intellectually challenged, and live up to your potential, then apply to be an Attorney with Public Advocate! We're looking for someone who is a great oral communicator, team player, and an expert in conducting legal research. As an Attorney, you'll represent indigent clients when appointed by the court and prepare cases for defense, including, but not limited to, presenting such cases in all phases of court proceedings.NOTE: This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Juvenile Dependency group.The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals, both attorneys and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team! We're committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons, those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers, when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.Proud to Offer:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1We Require:Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schoolLicense to practice law and member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona, at the time of hireWe Also Value:Two years of experience working with juvenile dependency matters as an AttorneyJob Contributions:Appears in court, represents clients at scheduled hearings and trialsPresents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interestsResearches facts and analyzes legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research toolsComposes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documentsPrepares cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, reviewing disclosures, and filing appropriate motions and objectionsReviews evidence on- and off-siteDiscusses and presents analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individualsCommunicates in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and othersTravels to courts, jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to effectively represent clientsAttends CFTs, TDMs, staffings, and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminarsWorking Conditions:The job requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), interruptions, time pressure, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, public contact, and overtime/rotating shifts may be a common occurrenceMay be required to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-25 pounds a distance of 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feetWork 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 businessValid Arizona driver's license is required upon hireSelection Procedure:Consideration 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.