Attorney Senior Counsel

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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, elected officials, and employees. The group also represents Maricopa County in environmental and zoning enforcement claims and condemnation matters.

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 a variety of cases, including state law tort claims (e.g., trip and fall, car accidents, or road design cases); 42 U.S.C. * 1983 claims of deliberate indifference, excessive force, and wrongful death; and, when needed, environmental and zoning enforcement matters. 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 in Maricopa County Risk Management to bring about a successful resolution, including taking the case to trial if necessary.

Proud to Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• 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

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We Require

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

• Five years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state and federal court, as well as state and federal appeals courts

• Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

We Also Value

• Experience practicing law in a government setting and direct civil trial experience in federal and state court

• Experience in mentoring and training less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants

• Experience 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

• Experience in condemnation matters is a plus, but not a requirement for this position

Job Contributions

• Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to various litigation matters, including complex civil rights litigation

• Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools

• Responsible for defending a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including civil rights, torts, and other claims

• When 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 arguments

• Develop client discussions and negotiations as it pertains 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 cases.

• Attend court to defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments, evidentiary and other hearings as set by the Court, and at trial

• Provide 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 clients

• Assist with supervising and mentoring non-senior attorneys as needed

• 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 in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

• May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about during course of performing duties

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicle

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds

Selection Procedure

• 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

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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