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Attorney – Litigation
| Company | Maricopa County |
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| Location | Phoenix, AZ, USA |
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| Salary | $80000 – $160000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | JD |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three (3) years of experience in civil litigation
- Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
- Handle a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters, including claims alleging various civil rights violations, excessive force, deliberate indifference to medical needs, state law torts, and many other claims
- Assist appellate group when needed with writing and editing appellate briefs
- Draft reports and status updates, motions, and various other court documents as necessary, as well as legal advice memorandum
- Represent clients virtually and in person at status conferences, oral arguments, evidentiary and other hearings as set by the Court, and at trial
- Provide litigation risk analysis and status reports to the Practice Group Leader, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Maricopa County Risk Manager, and clients on all cases and matters assigned
- Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience practicing law in a government setting
- Direct civil litigation experience in federal and state courts
- Bench and jury trial experience
