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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Attorney – Civil Regulatory Litigation and Capital Public Records

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $165K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an attorney to join the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. The attorney will review public records requests, provide legal advice on information release, and participate in regulatory investigations and litigation.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide advice regarding legal standards for the release of information to the public and media

Apply case law and statutes pertaining to the public access to records and to privacy and confidentiality issues

Oversee paralegals and support specialists to determine what documents may be released

Answer legal questions from internal clients

Work collaboratively as part of a public records team

Assist in the assessment of records management and technology to continually improve the service and success of the work group

Participate in regulatory investigations and litigation

Perform other duties, as assigned

Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to records maintained by the office

Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools

Handle review of criminal case files and non-criminal files

Direct the work of paralegals and support specialists regarding the review of records

May occasionally attend evidentiary hearings and other hearings as set by the court to present and defend the client at status conferences and oral arguments on motions

Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Qualification

Juris DoctorateArizona State Bar admissionCriminal law experienceCivil public records lawLegal researchCommunication skillsCollaborative workIndependent work

Required

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

Preferred

Experience practicing law in a government setting

Experience or strong interest in criminal law and civil public records

Experience working collaboratively and independently

Benefits

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

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

Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

Coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Option of life insurance

Disability

A group legal plan

Pet insurance