Attorney
Company | Maricopa County |
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Location | Mesa, AZ, USA, Phoenix, AZ, USA |
Salary | $80000 – $165000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | JD |
Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
- License to practice law and member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
- Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
Responsibilities
- Appear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials
- Present oral arguments as appropriate 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. Review evidence on- and off-site.
- Discuss and present an analysis 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
- Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with juvenile delinquency matters