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Maricopa County

Attorney – Civil Regulatory Litigation and Capital Public Records

Maricopa County, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Posting Date 08/05/25

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Pay Range $80,000 - $165,000 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.

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Department County Attorney

About the Position This 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 Division The 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 Offer 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, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

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

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We Require 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

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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 has Experience practicing law in a government setting

Experience or strong interest in criminal law and civil public records

Experience working collaboratively and independently

Job Contributions 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.

Performing regulatory investigations and litigation

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

Working Conditions Teleworking is available after a probationary period at the discretion of management and the needs of the office

Office and courtroom settings

May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while 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

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. Apply Now!

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