Legal and Legislative Affairs Officer

Posting Date

03/31/26

Application Deadline

04/05/26

Pay Range

$82,250 - $130,500 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

Treasurer

About The Position

The Legal and Legislative Affairs Officer serves as a liaison between the Treasurer’s Office and the County Attorney’s Office on legal matters. This position provides operational guidance to the Business Operations and Administration units of the Treasurer’s Office.

About The Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office

The Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office is responsible for collecting all real and personal property taxes for the nation’s 4th largest county. There are over 1,700 taxing districts that include the County, incorporated cities and towns, schools, community colleges, and special districts.

Join a team of change agents and be part of the exciting technology transformation taking place at the Maricopa County Treasurer's Office! We have updated all our internal systems and built an all-new online eGovernment service center. If you would like to be part of a challenging and rewarding team of innovators, this is the place for you!

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% monthly 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 Doctorate (JD) degree from an American Bar Association-accredited college or university
• License to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
  
  

Job Contributions

• Liaise with the County Attorney’s Office and/or outside counsel to meet the legal needs of the Treasurer’s Office
• With the guidance of official legal representation and the Maricopa County Treasurer’s Office’s leadership team, develop and maintain effective policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with these policies and procedures
• Assist staff with operational matters involving property tax liens, bankruptcies, centrally assessed properties, excess proceeds, eminent domain, summons and complaints, and tax court cases
• Provide policy analysis regarding legislative issues and the application of statutes in the office’s day-to-day operations
• Maintain a current understanding of legal cases that may impact the Treasurer’s Office’s operations
• Review, amend, and draft documents to be used by the Treasurer’s Office
• Oversee public records management activities, including public records requests and compliance with the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records’ retention schedules
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in a typical, indoor office environment
• Must have manual dexterity of hands and body to operate office equipment
• Must manage frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volumes, multiple and complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, team-oriented activities, prompt decision-making, and interaction with government officials and the public. Must constantly maintain concentration, accuracy, ethical behavior, and a professional demeanor
  
  

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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