Attorney Senior Counsel

About the Position The Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Government Advice and Elected Officials Group. The Government Advice and Elected Officials Practice Group provides legal advice and representation to County officers, including the Board of Supervisors, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Sheriff, Recorder, Treasurer, School Superintendent, and County Attorney, among others. This Practice Group also provides legal advice to many Departments in County government that report to the County Manager, including the Office of Management and Budget, Justice Courts, Public Health, Public Fiduciary, Medical Examiner, Animal Care and Control, Materials Management, and Facilities Management and other social and human services functions on matters ranging from public records requests, open meeting laws, intergovernmental agreements, government contracts, procurement law, and general statutory duties and authority of the Departments. In this role, you’ll also focus on litigation and advisory work representing Maricopa County, its agencies, and employees in State and Federal Courts. You will collaborate with other attorneys and paralegals in and out of the office, as well as with clients, in drafting motions, reports, and other documents, as well as negotiating and working with opposing counsel and others to assist in achieving compliance. About Us The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a 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. We handle matters such as tax appeals by County taxpayers, environmental enforcement cases, public records requests, and we defend legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the County. Our division has four practice groups, such as Government Advice/Elected Officials, Human Resources/Tax/Behavioral Health, and Litigation. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, 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 11.98 % per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require <ul style="margin: 12px 0 0; padding: 0 40px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(73