Attorney - Elections, Tax & Public Records Practice Group

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Sep 19, 2025
Posting Date 09/18/25 Application Deadline 10/18/25 Pay Range $82,250 - $165,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Classified Department County Attorney About the Position This Civil Deputy County Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in the Elections, Tax & Public Records Group. The successful candidate will counsel and advise County departments and elected officials regarding public records law. The attorney will manage client relationships, draft policies for compliance with public records law, and direct a team of paralegals and redaction specialists. The attorney may handle related litigation, draft motions and briefs, and handle court appearances as needed. Additionally, the attorney in this position may counsel clients regarding legal issues concerning tax appeals and election law. In this role, you will collaborate with other attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff. The primary focus of this position will be public records law. About the Civil Services Division The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including public records, tax and election law. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we handle public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. The Civil Division has five practice groups: Election Law, Tax and Public Records; Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to make a difference, apply today and join our team! Proud to Offer Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application Recent writing sample NOTE: 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 Our Preferred Candidate has Experience or interest in practicing law in a government setting Exceptional research and writing skills Experience with client advising Job Contributions 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 Handle a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including advising government agencies Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents as necessary, in the areas of elections, tax, public records, and other County litigation 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 Working Conditions Teleworking is available after a probationary period at the discretion of management and the needs of the office Office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environments with frequent stressful situations May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicles Ability to move up to 20 pounds 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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