Attorney I-III

Posting Date

01/05/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

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 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 and available levels within the office.

• Attorneys hired at a tier I will be compensated at a range of $82,250.00 -- $130,500.00

• Attorneys hired at a tier II will be compensated at a range of $102,000.00 – 144,500.00

• Attorneys hired at a tier III will be compensated at a range of $114,500.00 -- $165,000.00

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!

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.   

Proud to Offer

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

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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

• Valid Arizona driver's 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 off-site

• Discuss and present analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals

• Communicate in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, 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 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

• Ability to travel to and from job-related 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 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.

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