Attorney - Civil Regulatory Litigation and Capital Public Records

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About the Position

This attorney will join a dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals to review requests from the public and media for criminal case records and other records maintained by the County Attorney's Office. In this position, you will: provide advice regarding legal standards for the release of information to the public and media; apply case law and statutes pertaining to the public access to records and to privacy and confidentiality issues; oversee paralegals and support specialists to determine what documents may be released; answer legal questions from internal clients; and work collaboratively with as part of a public records team; and assist in the assessment of records management and technology to continually improve the service and success of the work group. This attorney will also participate in regulatory investigations and litigation and perform other duties, as assigned.

This attorney will join the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Group.

The ideal candidate will have experience in either criminal law or civil law; an interest in criminal cases and civil public records law; experience managing their workload; excellent communication skills; and an ability to work dependently.

About the Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a full-service law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the County government, its various elected officials and agencies, as well as the dedicated employees of Maricopa County. Our attorneys handle matters such as tax appeals by County taxpayers, environmental enforcement cases, and public records requests, and we defend legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the County. Our division has four practice groups: Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records; Elections, Public Records and Tax; Government Advice and Elected Officials; Human Resources and Behavioral Health; and Litigation.

If you would like to utilize your talents and skills, apply today and join our team!

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

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We Require

• Juris Doctorate (Professional) 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

• Recent writing sample

Note: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Experience practicing law in a government setting

• Experience or strong interest in criminal law and civil public records

• Experience working collaboratively and independently

Job Contributions

• Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to records maintained by the office

• Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools

• Handle review of criminal case files and non-criminal files

• Direct the work of paralegals and support specialists regarding the review of records

• May occasionally attend evidentiary hearings and other hearings as set by the court to present and defend the client at status conferences and oral arguments on motions.

• Performing regulatory investigations and litigation

• Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Working Conditions

• Teleworking is available after a probationary period at the discretion of management and the needs of the office

• Office and courtroom settings

• May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds

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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