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Attorney I

Attorney I

CompanyMaricopa County
LocationPhoenix, AZ, USA
Salary$80000 – $144500
TypeFull-Time
DegreesJD
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
  • License to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
  • One year of experience as a practicing attorney for the Attorney II level
  • Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona state bar examination, or those 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Current admittance to the Arizona State Bar
  • One year of experience as a practicing attorney
  • Experience practicing as an attorney in the area of criminal law
  • Experience with adult criminal matters