Practice Group Leader

Posting Date

03/22/24

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Pay Range

$134,000 - $190,000 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 for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

This Practice Group Leader is responsible for managing a Civil practice unit that delivers effective legal services to Maricopa County departments, agents, and officials.

About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO)

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

Proud to Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

• 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

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

• Juris Doctorate

• Eight years of experience as a practicing attorney, which includes three years within a governmental organization

Other Requirements

• Must have a current Arizona Bar license and number and be in good standing with the Arizona Bar Association

• Valid Arizona Driver's License upon hire

We Also Value

• prior supervisory experience

Job Contributions

• Manage a civil practice unit to provide practical, efficient, economical, and excellent legal advice and litigation support to County clients

• Respond to complex legal issues

• Provide professional and legal guidance to team members as needed

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities and direct practice group members

• Effectively interact and collaborate with other Practice Group Leaders within the Division

• Assist in implementing changes in processes and procedures

• Respond to procedural and policy questions from team members and support staff

• Review and keep informed of proposed state and federal legislation affecting the organization

• Participate in specialized legal and administrative assignments

• Take initiative in the creation of innovative new practices and procedures to improve quality and quantity of legal services and internal operations

Working Conditions

• Office and courtroom setting 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 trainings, utilizing personal or county-owned vehicle

• 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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