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Posting Date
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Application Deadline
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Pay Range
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Job Type
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Department
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About the Position
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Are you passionate about helping others? Are you someone who we can count on to advocate professionally, aggressively, and ethically on behalf of indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Maricopa County? Join our team at the Office of the Legal Defender and make a difference in people’s lives!
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As an Attorney Supervisor in the Capital Unit, 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.
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About Us
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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.
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If you would like to seek just and equitable treatment for our clients, apply today and join our team!
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Proud to Offer
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
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Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
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Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
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Exceptional work-life balance
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Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
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Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
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Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
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Employee discounts for goods and services
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Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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Learn more at
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Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
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We Require
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Eight years of experience as a practicing attorney
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Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
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Must be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
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Must satisfy the criteria of R.6.8(c), (d), or (e) of the Ariz. R. Crim. Pro. at the time of application
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We Also Value
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Experience in criminal defense
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Experience defending capital cases
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Experience representing individuals charged with capital crimes
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Experience supervising and/or training attorneys
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Experience working in state criminal litigation within the last three years
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Job Contributions
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Supervises and manages attorneys practicing capital trial cases; manages performance, mentors, and provides development opportunities for assigned direct reports
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Maintains an active capital case load
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Provides associating attorney function under R. 6.8 (e)(4), Ariz. R. Crim. Pro.
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Presents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interests
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Discusses and presents analyses of legal issues to clients, court personnel, and related individuals
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Prepares cases for trial by reviewing trial evidence, interviewing witnesses, visiting crime scenes, consulting with experts, and performing other case-related functions
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Composes motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
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Provides leadership for professionals, including other attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and paralegals consistent with the current assignment
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Assists with the implementation, application, and oversight of policies, procedures, and practices for the office
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Ensures compliance with applicable ethics and court rules and state and federal statutory and constitutional mandates
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Meets, confers, and works cooperatively with public officials, agency heads, justice professionals, private citizens, service providers, and other stakeholders in order to advance the field of indigent representation
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Communicates in person and by phone with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and others
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Travels to courts, jails, detention centers and correctional facilities to effectively represent clients
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Attends Continuing Legal Education seminars
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Working Conditions
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Most work is performed in an indoor office or court room environment and requires contact with the public and close working relationships with other staff members
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Position handles high volumes of work with interruptions, time pressures, multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks and exposure to traumatic subject matter including crime scenes, accidents, etc.
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Ability to lift, carry, and push up to 35 pounds for 200-300 feet
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Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of a County or private vehicles on County business
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May require both national and international travel outside of a scheduled workday for case-related investigation
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Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
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Selection Procedure
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Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
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Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
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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
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Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Apply Now!
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