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| Company: | Maricopa County, AZ | ||
| Job Title: | Attorney I - II |
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| Job Category: | Litigation [ View All Litigation Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 77591 | ||
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| The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community. Attorney I - II Location: Phoenix, AZ Job type: Full time Job ID: JR18349 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 current assignment Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars Working Conditions Office environment or court room This position requires viewing traumatic subject matter including crime scenes, accidents, possible child abuse, etc. Ability to meet deadlines with a high volume of work, interruptions, time pressures, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, and/or teamwork This position requires contact with the public and close working relationships with other staff members Ability to lift, carry, or push up to 35 pounds for 200-300 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 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 77591 |
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| Company: | Maricopa County | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | Unspecified | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Phoenix, AZ USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 85001 | ||
| Post Date: | 07/30/2025 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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