Senior Government Counsel — Litigation & Advisory

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

Health insurance benefits

Retirement system matching

Job summary

Maricopa County is looking for an Attorney in the County Attorney's Office focused on providing legal representation and guidance to various County officials and agencies. This role involves complex civil litigation and advisory duties.

Qualified candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate degree and at least five years of civil practice experience. This position offers a generous salary range of $131,000 - $188,000 based on experience, and various employee benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in civil practice.
• Admitted to practice law in Arizona.
• Experience in governmental law settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice to Maricopa County and its agencies.
• Conduct legal research and analysis for litigation issues.
• Draft legal documents including reports, motions, and briefs.

Skills

Civil practice experience

Legal advice to government agencies

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Maricopa County is looking for an Attorney in the County Attorney's Office focused on providing legal representation and guidance to various County officials and agencies. This role involves complex civil litigation and advisory duties.

Qualified candidates should possess a Juris Doctorate degree and at least five years of civil practice experience. This position offers a generous salary range of $131,000 - $188,000 based on experience, and various employee benefits are included.