Capital Lead

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About the Position

Are you passionate about helping others? Are you someone who we can count on to advocate professionally, aggressively, and ethically on behalf of indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in Maricopa County? Join our team at the Office of the Legal Defender and make a difference in people's lives!

As a Capital Lead Attorney, you will represent indigent clients when appointed by the court, prepare cases for defense and present cases in all phases of court proceedings.

This recruitment is utilized to fill a Attorney tier V position. Attorneys hired at tier V will be compensated at a range of $150,000- $204,000 annually.

The pay ranges listed above reflect the FULL pay range for each position. The tier placement and subsequently salary offer is based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other Maricopa County employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

About the Office of the Legal Defender

The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.

If you would like to seek just and equitable treatment for our clients, apply today and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

• Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school

• Eight years of experience as a practicing attorney

• Must be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

• Eligible for appointment as lead trial capital counsel pursuant to Rule 6.8 (b) or (e), Ariz.R.Crim.Pro., by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Five or more years handling capital trial or capital post-trial cases in state or federal court

• Experience as lead counsel in nine or more felony jury trials tried to completion

Job Contributions

• Appear in court representing 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 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 the current assignment

• Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars

Working Conditions

• Most work is performed in an indoor office or court room environment

• This position requires viewing traumatic subject matter, including crime scenes, accidents, etc.

• Ability to meet deadlines with a high volume of work, interruptions, time pressures, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, and/or teamwork

• This position requires contact with the public and close working relationships with other staff members

• Work requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

• May require both national and international travel outside of a scheduled workday for case-related investigation.

• Ability to lift, carry, or push up to 35 pounds for 200-300 feet

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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