Attorney Senior Counsel

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
Six years of experience as a practicing attorney
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement

Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to litigation issues involving the client
Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
Draft various documents, including report and update motions, memorandums, and various other court documents
Attend court to present and defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings and other hearings as set by the court
Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona