NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Attorney I-II
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$82K/yr - $144K/yrNEOGOV is seeking an Attorney to join the Office of the Public Advocate in Maricopa County. The role involves representing indigent clients in court, conducting legal research, and preparing cases for defense during court proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Appear in court, represent clients at scheduled hearings and trials
Conducts legal advisements either in person or telephonically with clients at the crisis centers
Meets and confers in person on a regular basis with clients while they are admitted at Valleywise Behavioral Health units/hospitals
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. Reviews evidence on- and off-site
Discuss and present an analysis 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
Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
License to practice law and member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona
Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
Preferred
Two years of experience working with civil commitment proceedings (Rule 11 and Title 36)
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 [Maricopa County Kids Club]
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
10 paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans
Employee assistance program
Wellness incentives
Life insurance
Disability
A group legal plan
Pet insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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