Attorney I-III

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,250 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Extensive wellness program

Retirement benefits with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking an Attorney to help indigent clients. This role involves conducting legal research, representing clients in court, and preparing cases for trial, including civil commitment proceedings.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed in Arizona. The position offers a salary range of $82,250 to $165,000 annually depending on experience and education, with extensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• License to practice law in Arizona.
• Ability to represent clients in court.
• Experience in civil commitment proceedings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court hearings and trials.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Travel to various locations for case representation.

Skills

Oral communication

Team player

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Posting Date

06/17/26

Application Deadline

06/26/26

Pay Range

$82,250 - $165,000 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.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Advocate

About 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!

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 the defense, including but not limited to presenting such cases in all phases of court proceedings.

Important Details

This position will be Title 36 Civil commitment proceedings (Title 36) and will be located at 1201 S. 7th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85007.

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 and available levels within the office.

• Attorneys hired at a tier I will be compensated at a range of $82,250 - $130,500
• Attorneys hired at a tier II will be compensated at a range of $102,000 - $144,500
• Attorneys hired at a tier III will be compensated at a range of $114,500 - $165,000

About Us

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.

Benefits

• 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 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% per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Requirements

• 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 at the time of hire
• 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

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with civil commitment proceedings (Title 36)

Job Contributions

• Appears in court, represents clients at scheduled hearings and trials
• Presents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interests
• Researches facts and analyzes legal issues using both computerized and printed legal research tools
• Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Prepares cases for trial by interviewing witnesses, visiting crime scenes, and other case-related locations. Reviews evidence on- and off-site
• Discusses and presents an analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals
• Communicates in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and others
• Travels to courts, jails, detention centers, and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients
• Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars

Working Conditions

• Position 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 occurrence
• May 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 feet
• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
• Work requires traveling to and from job-related locations on a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of a County and/or private vehicle used on County business

Selection Procedure

• 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 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 [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

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