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Job Description
Posting Date
05/08/25Application Deadline
05/20/25Pay Range
$80000 $160000 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public AdvocateAbout the Position
If you want to help others be intellectually challenged and live up to your potential then apply to be an Attorney with Public Advocate!
Were looking for someone who is a great oral communicator team player and an expert in conducting legal an Attorney youll 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: Recruitments are used to fill attorney vacancies in various assignments throughout the Office. This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the juvenile dependency group.
This recruitment is utilized to fill Attorney tier I III positions. The level and compensation offered will be based on the education and experience provided on the application.
Attorneys hired at a tier I will be compensated at a range of $80000.00 $122000.00
Attorneys hired at a tier II will be compensated at a range of $98000..00
Attorneys hired at a tier III will be compensated at a range of $110000.00 $160000.00
About the Office of the Public Advocate
The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals both attorneys and legal staff members to join our legal defense team!
Were committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. Were 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 courtordered mental health evaluation and treatment.
Proud to Offer
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite 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 Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
License to practice law and member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or those transferring UBE scores and are awaiting admission to the bar but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted
Valid Arizona drivers license upon hire
We Also Value
Two years of experience working with juvenile dependency matters as an attorney
Job Contributions
Appear in court represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials
Present oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients legal interests
Research facts and analyze legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research tools
Compose motions briefs correspondence and other legal documents
Prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses reviewing disclosures and filing appropriate motions and objections
Reviews evidence on and offsite
Discuss and present analysis of legal issues to clients court personnel and related individuals
Communicate in person and by phone with clients opposing counsel coworkers supervisors and others
Travel to courts jails detention centers and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients
Attend CFTs TDMs staffings and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars
Working Conditions
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 occurrence
Ability to lift 1525 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 1525 pounds a distance of 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feet
Ability to travel to and from jobrelated locations on a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business
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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
