Attorney - Civil Regulatory Litigation And Capital Public Records

About the PositionThis attorney will join a dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals to review requests from the public and media for criminal case records and other records maintained by the County Attorney?s Office. In this position, you will: 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; and work collaboratively with as part of a public records team; and assist in the assessment of records management and technology to continually improve the service and success of the work group. This attorney will also participate in regulatory investigations and litigation and perform other duties, as assigned.This attorney will join the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney?s Office in the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Group. The ideal candidate will have experience in either criminal law or civil law; an interest in criminal cases and civil public records law; experience managing their workload; excellent communication skills; and an ability to work dependently. About the Civil Services DivisionThe Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a full-service law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the County government, its various elected officials and agencies, as well as the dedicated employees of Maricopa County. Our attorneys handle matters such as tax appeals by County taxpayers, environmental enforcement cases, and public records requests, and we defend legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the County. Our division has four practice groups: Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records; Elections, Public Records and Tax; Government Advice and Elected Officials; Human Resources and Behavioral Health; and Litigation.If you would like to utilize your talents and skills, apply today and join our team!Proud to OfferPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employerLoan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneysWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsMaricopa 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireJuris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law schoolSuccessful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of applicationRecent writing sampleNote: 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 hasExperience practicing law in a government settingExperience or strong interest in criminal law and civil public recordsExperience working collaboratively and independentlyJob ContributionsPerform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to records maintained by the officeConduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy toolsHandle review of criminal case files and non-criminal filesDirect the work of paralegals and support specialists regarding the review of recordsMay 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.Performing regulatory investigations and litigationResponsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of ArizonaWorking ConditionsTeleworking is available after a probationary period at the discretion of management and the needs of the officeOffice and courtroom settingsMay require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing dutiesAbility to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, utilizing personal or county-owned vehiclesAbility to move up to 20 poundsSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.JR19058