Description:

About the Position:
This is a line attorney position within the Litigation Practice Group, Civil Services Division of the A Government Entity Attorney's Office. The focus of this position involves all areas of litigation for A Government Entity, its agencies, and employees in State and Federal Courts. The successful candidate will handle their own caseload defending a variety of cases including 42 U.S.C. 1983, state law tort claims, prosecuting environmental and zoning enforcement matters, and other matters as necessary. The successful candidate will appellate issues that may arise in their cases. The position will also call for working closely with other litigation practice groups while litigating cases and providing clients with advice on litigation strategies and assessments of liabilities.

About the Office of the County Attorney
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of A Government Entity. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for A Government Entity, apply today, and join our team!

We Require

Successful candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
Three years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state and federal court, as well as state and federal appeals courts
Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

Note: The A Government Entity 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

We Also Value
Preference may be given to those with prior experience practicing law in a government setting and to those with direct civil litigation experience in federal and state court

Job Contributions

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 civil rights claims, excessive force, deliberate indifference claims, 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 on motions, evidentiary hearings, and other hearings as set by the Court, and at trial
Provide litigation risk analysis and status reports to the Practice Group Leader, the A Government Entity Board of Supervisors, the A Government Entity 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

Working Conditions:

Office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about during the course of 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