Description:

About the Position:
Are you passionate about helping those in our community who are underserved? Join our team and make a difference doing something you are passionate about!

As an Attorney, you will represent clients when appointed by the court. You will be making a positive impact on the client's lives by appearing in court and serving as the advocate for the client's interest throughout the pendency of the case.

We Require

Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
Must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted
Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

We Also Value
Experience in criminal law (defense, prosecution, judicial)

Job Contributions

Appear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials, and present oral arguments 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, visiting crime scenes and other case-related locations, reviewing evidence on and off site
Discuss and present analysis of legal issues to clients and individuals within the criminal justice community
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
Work effectively with a team of professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals
Contribute to the improvement of the office and indigent representation by teaching, mentoring, submitting articles and training materials, and serving on committees and workgroups
Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to, assisting in other areas of the office as needed

Working Conditions:

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. 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 a distance of 100 feet, or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feet
Travel to and from court locations, government facilities, and other job-related locations as necessary, which may include periodic travel outside of Maricopa County, subject to County policies regarding vehicle use

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