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CITY OF PHOENIX - EMPLOYMENT LAW ATTORNEY

June 18, 2025

The City of Phoenix is hiring for an Assistant City Attorney IV - Employment Law Attorney. The recruitment closes July 8, 2025. For more information, click here.

The Arizona Justice Project is hiring a senior litigator!  

5/27/25

The Arizona Justice Project is hiring a senior litigator!  Nobody wants to see an innocent person languish in prison for a crime s/he did not commit.  The Arizona Justice Project is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to exonerating the innocent and correcting cases of manifest injustice. Since the Project’s inception in 1998, the collective efforts of AJP staff and pro bono attorneys have helped to free or exonerate 51 individuals.

 

Supervising Litigation Attorney - AZ Justice Project

Arizona State University Office of General Counsel 

April 22, 2025

The Arizona State University Office of General Counsel is hiring. If you are interested in working for the most innovative university in the country, with a very dynamic and talented legal team, please consider applying through these links:

https://lnkd.in/gzPXRh5i

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Director, Corporate Counsel
Goodwill Corporate Office (25th Ave & Peoria)

April 8, 2025

job requisition id
R17620

2626 W Beryl Ave Phoenix Arizona, 85021,

Position Description:

Supports the EVP, CAO and CLO all legal issues and ensures protection of its legal issues and regulatory rights and interests for Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona (GCNA) and its affiliated entities and boards. In alignment with business goals and needs, provides legal expertise and counsel to the executive team, and makes recommendations to all departments, as needed. Provides counsel in the areas of risk management, corporate governance, employment, contracts, real estate, transactions, workplace safety, security, asset protection, and compliance. Responsible for identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, and presenting clear recommendations. Assists EVP, CAO and CLO, Corporate Counsel, Paralegal(s) and other Team Members in management of all claims and litigation. Participates regularly on cross-functional project teams, and leads such teams as directed.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

LAWYERS, LAW SCHOOL GRADS and THIRD YEAR LAW STUDENTS

The Public Defender’s Office in Yuma, AZ, would like to meet you and talk about joining our team of criminal defense attorneys. The office is also interested in meeting new lawyers, law school grads and third year law students to explore becoming a courtroom attorney early in your professional careers. Our office is hiring and has several former Phoenix attorneys with over 30 years of trial experience. Some have more than 40 years trying cases.
Our veteran lawyers will be your colleagues and mentors. New lawyers and law students will receive courtroom and jury trial experience without waiting forever to do what you went to law school to do. Besides exceptional mentoring and competitive salaries, you will develop enriching relationships with colleagues that will last throughout your career. Contact Antonio Bustamante, senior attorney with the Yuma County Public Defender’s Office: 928-817-4600 (Off.), 602-527-1573 (cell) or email Antonio.Bustamante@yumacountyaz.gov.

TITLE:  CONDEMNATION ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

SALARY: $82,000 - $130,000  DOE GRADE: 01

March 4, 2025

Closing Date: Until filled

Job Duties:  While the position's working title is "Condemnation Attorney", the attorney will actually provide legal services and advice to the Department of Transportation on a wide variety of issues as assigned.

The attorney will be responsible for handling all phases of complex litigation involving real property acquisition and construction contract disputes.

Additional matters will include, but are not limited to, relocation issues, encroachments and other right-of-way issues, interpretation of any statutory intergovernmental agreements, interagency service agreements, property management issues, interpretation of any statutory of regulatory provisions relevant to ADOT activities, and review of proposed legislation or administrative rules.

The attorney may also be asked to provide legal advice and representation on a variety of topics to ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division, Aeronautics Division, and various statutorily created boards and commissions.

Preferred:  Prior experience in civil litigation, civil trial work and civil motion practice.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

 

 

MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – ATTORNEY (APPEALS, ELECTIONS, PUBLIC RECORDS, AND TAX GROUP)

February 25, 2025

Maricopa County Attorney's Office - Attorney (Appeals, Elections, Public Records, and Tax Group) 

Job Description Summary

$80,000 - $160,000 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.

Job Description

This Civil Deputy County Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in the Appeals, Elections, Public Records, and Tax Group. The successful candidate will counsel and advise County departments and elected officials regarding public records law. The attorney will manage related litigation, collaborate with client teams, conduct settlement conferences, draft motions and briefs, and handle court appearances on behalf of the clients. Additionally, the attorney in this position may counsel clients regarding legal issues concerning tax, elections, and appeals. In this role, you will collaborate with other attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff. The primary focus of this position will be tax and bankruptcy law. 

About the Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including tax, bankruptcy, public records, and election law.  We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. The Civil Division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

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
• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Growth and stability since 1871
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• 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
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services

We Require

• Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Five years of experience in civil practice, which includes providing advice to government agencies
• Recent writing sample

Other requirements

• Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire

NOTE: 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 or interest in practicing law in a government setting
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• Experience handling direct civil trials in the federal and state court

Job Contributions

• Perform complex legal work and analysis as it pertains to litigation issues involving the client
• Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Handle a broad spectrum of civil claims as assigned by the Practice Group Leader, including advising government agencies
• Draft various documents, including reports and updates, motions, memorandums, and various other court documents as necessary, in the areas of elections, tax, public records, and other County litigation
• Attend court to present and defend the client at status conferences, oral arguments on motions, in evidentiary hearings, and other hearings as set by the court
• 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 in high-volume, fast-paced environments with frequent stressful situations
• 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

MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – ATTORNEY (LITIGATION)

February 24, 2925

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office – Attorney (Litigation) - Application

Job Description Summary

Attorneys hired will be compensated at a range of $80,000 - $160,000 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 Description

The Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office represents and defends Maricopa County, its elected County officials, and employees in a variety of litigation matters in State and Federal Courts. The attorney selected for this position will be a part of the litigation team defending and handling cases that include excessive force, wrongful death, deliberate indifference, and other police liability matters; state law tort claims ranging from trip and fall to road design and maintenance issues; prosecuting environmental and zoning enforcement matters; defending medical claims, and other matters as necessary. The successful candidate will be the lead attorney on these cases as well as collaborating with others in the Civil Division to bring about successful resolutions to the cases, as well as providing clients with advice on litigation strategies and assessments of liabilities.

About the Office of the County Attorney

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Growth and stability since 1871
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid schedule
• 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
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services

We Require

• Successful candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate (Professional) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
• Successful candidates must be admitted to practice law and be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

NOTE: 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.

We Prefer

• Three (3) years of experience in civil litigation with experience litigating cases in state or federal court
• Preference may be given to those with prior experience practicing law in a government setting and to those with direct civil litigation experience in federal and state courts

Job Contributions

• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Handle a broad spectrum of civil litigation matters, including claims alleging various civil rights violations, excessive force, deliberate indifference to medical needs, state law torts, and many other claims
• Assist appellate group when needed with writing and editing appellate briefs
• Draft reports and status updates, motions, and various other court documents as necessary, as well as legal advice memorandum
• Represent clients virtually and in person at status conferences, oral arguments, evidentiary and other hearings as set by the Court, and at trial
• Provide litigation risk analysis and status reports to the Practice Group Leader, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, the Maricopa County Risk Manager, and clients on all cases and matters assigned
• Responsible for compliance with the continuing legal education requirements and other requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona

Working Conditions

• Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
• May require long 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, using personal or county-owned vehicles
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds

Apply Now!

 

MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – PROSECUTOR I-III

February 24, 2024

Maricopa County Attorney's Office - Prosecutor I-III  - Application

 

Job Description Summary

This recruitment is utilized to fill Prosecutor tier I – III positions.

Prosecutors hired at tier I will be compensated at a range of $80,000 - $101,000
Prosecutors hired at tier II will be compensated at a range of $98,000 - 138,500
Prosecutors hired at tier III will be compensated at a range of $110,000 - $160,000

The pay ranges listed above reflect the FULL pay range for each position. The tier placement and, subsequently, salary offer are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other Maricopa County employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

 

Hiring Requirements

 

Job Description

Ready to begin or elevate your legal career? Join us!

 

As a Prosecutor, you will prosecute criminal cases for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and provide competent legal advice and services.

 

About Us

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And 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
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

 

We Require

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, AND admission to practice law, and are in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona

 

We Also Value

• Prosecution experience

 

Job Contributions

• Discuss and present analyses of legal issues
• Conduct trials, present oral arguments, and cover court
• Interview witnesses regarding facts in the prosecution of cases
• Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern
• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community
• Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with victims' rights

 

Working Conditions

• Office and courtroom setting
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds and sit/stand for extended periods
• Ability to travel to and from various County locations using personal or County-owned vehicles

 

Apply Now!

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY POSITION 
  CIVIL DIVISION OF THE TUCSON

January 20, 2025

POSITION DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Acts as legal advisor to various departments, the City Manager, and the Mayor and Council. Identifies, analyzes, and discusses legal issues associated with city operations. Represents the City of Tucson's interests in legal proceedings, to include administrative hearings as well as litigation in state and federal courts

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*

General Description of Position

 

The City Attorney is looking for an attorney to practice in the Civil Division of the Office. The attorneys in the Civil Division are assigned to various practice areas as Office needs may change or arise over time.  Those practice areas could range from administrative law to zoning; and examples include construction of public works; constitutional law; contracts and intergovernmental agreements; economic development; elections; eminent domain; employment law (Title VII, Arizona Civil Rights Act, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, etc.); environmental law; municipal finance and taxation; open meetings and public records; procurement; public utilities and telecom; real estate; water law; land use/zoning and more. While the currently anticipated practice areas for this position include real estate and land use, given the range of practice areas within the Civil Division the City Attorney will consider applicants whose prior experience may not include experience in the currently anticipated practice areas of need. The City Attorney may choose to hire more than one candidate from this recruitment.

 

Position Specific Summary

 

The Principal Assistant City Attorney position in the Civil Division of the Tucson City Attorney’s Office provides advanced-level legal services and performs advanced-level legal work in assigned areas of practice.  Attorneys at this level work with a high level of autonomy and accountability. Provides guidance and mentoring to lower-level attorney personnel.

 

Work is performed in accordance with general policies and established standards of the legal profession and is reviewed by the City Attorney or their designee. This position does not supervise.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

* All duties, responsibilities listed are subject to change.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Work Experience:
Five (5) years civil practice

Member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Government law practice: including a working knowledge of the legal subject matter involved with the department to which assignment will be made.
Experience in the practice of municipal law including the review, negotiation, and drafting of contracts or other primary responsibility for participation in transactional work.
Experience advising executives on employment, discrimination, and labor matters.
Experience drafting position statements for submittal to outside state and federal agencies.
Litigation experience.

Diane Webster

Human Resources Analyst

City Core Services Satellite

Phone: 520-837-6781

E-mail: Diane.Webster@tucsonaz.gov

 

 

 

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

 

 

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Position Title:

Principal Assistant City Attorney

Department Name: