Public Defender Attorney — Courtroom Advocate for Justice

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRP

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Quality healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation & leave

Job summary

Maricopa County, Office of the Public Defender, is seeking Attorneys (tier I-III) to represent clients appointed by the court in high-volume courts across downtown Phoenix and other locations. Attorneys hired at tier I, II, III have salary ranges based on education and experience.

In this role you will appear in court, advocate for clients, conduct research, draft motions and briefs, interview witnesses, and coordinate with a team to provide zealous courtroom defense for indigent clients.

Qualifications

• JD or JD equivalent required from ABA-approved law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• Candidates can be admitted via Arizona bar or awaiting admission (UBE) but cannot be hired until admitted.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court and represent clients at hearings and trials.
• Present oral arguments in support of clients' legal interests.
• Research facts and analyze issues using legal research tools.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for trial by interviewing witnesses and visiting locations.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and teammates.
• Travel to various court locations as needed.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and paralegals to support cases.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal research

Oral arguments

Client representation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence

ABA‑accredited law school

Job description

Maricopa County, Office of the Public Defender, is seeking Attorneys (tier I-III) to represent clients appointed by the court in high-volume courts across downtown Phoenix and other locations. Attorneys hired at tier I, II, III have salary ranges based on education and experience.

In this role you will appear in court, advocate for clients, conduct research, draft motions and briefs, interview witnesses, and coordinate with a team to provide zealous courtroom defense for indigent clients.