Job Description

Posting Date

05/28/26

Application Deadline

06/11/26

Pay Range

$131,000 - $188,000 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

Legal Advocate

About the Position

Come be a part of a dynamic legal team as an Attorney at the Office of the Legal Advocate!

As an Attorney, you will have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of indigent clients appointed to our office by the court. You will put your legal skills to work by preparing cases and representing clients through all phases of the court proceedings, all while having a positive impact on those in our community who are impoverished.

NOTE: This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Capital adult criminal group as a second chair/co-counsel.

About Maricopa County's Office of the Legal Advocate

We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community.

The Office of the Legal Advocate is made up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve.

We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add, because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation.

If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate!

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, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• 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

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school

• Five years of experience as a practicing attorney

Other Requirements

• Must be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

We Value

• Ten years of practice in the area of criminal defense

• Experience in capital trial matters

• Satisfied the qualifications set forth in 16A A.R.S., Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6.8 for the appointment of a second chair/co-counsel in capital trial cases

• Knowledge relative to the scope and character of death penalty law, Arizona Criminal Code, Rules of Evidence, Federal Habeas Corpus, Constitutional Law, and familiarity with performance standards in 2003 American Bar Association Guidelines for Death Penalty Cases

Job Contributions

• Appear in court representing clients at scheduled hearings and trials

• Present oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interest

• 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, visiting crime scenes and other case-related locations

• Review evidence on- and off-site

• Discuss and present analyses 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

• Provide leadership for professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals consistent with the current assignment

• Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars

Working Conditions

• Ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.) You will work in an environment with frequent interruptions, time pressures, 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 may be a common occurrence

• You 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 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet

• Work requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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