Senior Counsel

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to serve as a key member of the Practice Group. You will advise government agencies, manage complex civil matters, and supervise junior attorneys while handling appeals and court appearances.

The role emphasizes writing briefs, researching legal issues, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with state bar requirements. Strong trial experience in federal and state courts is essential.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in civil practice, including advising government agencies.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• Experience in government settings and civil trials in federal and state courts.
• Experience in state and federal appellate courts.
• Experience in training and development, providing legal advice to police agencies, and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal work and analysis on litigation issues.
• Conduct research using computerized legal research and hard copy tools.
• Handle a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including advising government agencies.
• Assist the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate briefs and defending clients at oral argument.
• Draft various documents including reports, updates, motions, and memoranda.

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Arizona admission

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to litigation issues involving the client
• Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Handle a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including advising government agencies
• Assist the Civil Division with appeals work, including writing and editing appellate court briefs, defending clients at oral argument when scheduled, and helping other attorneys in the office by preparing appeals and arguments
• Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents
• Attend court to present and defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings, and other hearings as set by the court
• Provide risk analyses and status reports to the Practice Group Lead and, where appropriate, to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and clients on all cases and matters assigned
• Assist with supervising and mentoring non-senior attorneys
• Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Requirements

• Five years of experience in civil practice, which includes providing advice to government agencies
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
• Experience practicing law in a government setting
• Experience handling direct civil trials in the federal and state courts
• Experience in state and federal appellate courts
• Experience in training and development, providing legal advice to police agencies, and statistical analysis

Certifications & Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate
• State Bar of Arizona admission