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The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
Commissioner Application Period is Open

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County accepts applications for appointment as a Commissioner approximately one time per year and only during specifically advertised periods.

Commissioners may function as a Plea Officer, or be assigned to the Early Disposition Court, Initial Appearance Court, or Juvenile Advisory Hearings.

The selected Commissioners may also be assigned and/or assist with work or hear matters in other Court departments, including Civil, Family, Juvenile, Criminal, Probate, Mental Health, Tax, or Justice Courts. As Judicial employees of the Court, Commissioners are not permitted to practice law.

Applications will be accepted between June 18, 2026 – 11:59 pm July 13, 2026.

We are currently recruiting for Superior Court Commissioner.  The recruitment portal login, and what you need to know about the position can be found on our website: Commissioner Recruitments.  Additional detail can be found on the attached flyer.  Please forward this information to anyone who may be qualified and interested in this opportunity. The deadline to apply is Monday, July 13th at 11:59 PM. 

The recruitment portal login, and what you need to know about the position can be found on our website: Night Court Commissioner Recruitments. Additional detail can be found on the attached flyer.  Please forward this information to anyone who may be qualified and interested in this opportunity. The extended deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:59pm. 

 

 

City of Phoenix Assistant City Attorney IV - Civil Division - Communications

Recruitment closes June 25, 2026     Job ID 61967

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Law Department is comprised of two sections, the City Attorney's Office, which handles representing the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix.

This Attorney IV primarily supports the Communications Department by managing all aspects of Arizona Public Records Requests, including coordinating the collection of responsive records from multiple departments, reviewing documents, identifying and redacting confidential or exempt information, and ensuring timely, compliant responses. The role provides legal guidance on confidentiality laws, assists with trademark and intellectual property matters, and drafts or reviews communications-related contracts. The attorney also coordinates responses to special actions or legal challenges arising from public records processes and collaborates across departments to ensure consistent legal and communications practices. In addition, the attorney will provide legal counsel to smaller City departments as needed, offering guidance on contracts, ordinances and other legal issues as they arise. This position requires a candidate that demonstrates strong initiative, follow-through, flexibility, and effective cross-departmental collaboration.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience handling trials, hearings, or administrative proceedings.
• Has a high professional and ethical standing in the legal community.
• Knowledge of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, conflicts, procurement, and liability issues.

SALARY

Pay Range: $126,734.40 - $177,444.80 annually

Hiring Range: $126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually

For more information and to apply, go to phoenix.com/jobs

 

City of Phoenix Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Public Works (Underfill Opportunity)

Recruitment closes June 10, 2026       Job ID 61810

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix Law Department encompasses a team of dedicated and highly qualified attorneys addressing the wide variety of legal needs of City departments providing services to the community. This department is comprised of two divisions, the City Attorney's Office, which represents the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix. Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division work in one of six sections: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development.

Currently, the Community Development section is seeking a qualified Assistant City Attorney IV to provide legal services to the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department manages essential city services, including facilities and fleet management, trash and recycling collection, and enforcement of solid waste regulations, including hazardous waste disposal and illegal dumping prohibitions. The Public Works Department is advancing environmental sustainability through its Zero Waste initiative, expanding recycling, composting, and circular economy efforts to divert from landfills approximately 50% of waste by 2030 and 90% of waste by 2050.

Assistant City Attorney IVs review, negotiate, and draft contracts and participate in other transactional work; provide client support; engage in government law practice; and handle all legal matters of the assigned client department. They are expected to perform difficult professional and administrative legal work, including revisions to the Phoenix City Code, and to consult with client decision makers regarding relevant legal issues. These attorneys may also be required to staff public meetings and represent the City during administrative hearings or court proceedings. Assistant City Attorneys report to an Assistant Chief Counsel and generally work independently in performing their duties. All attorneys in the Law Department are assigned and may be reassigned based on the best interests of the City, as determined by the City Attorney.

This position is eligible for up to four days a week of remote work, with one in-office day for meeting with the Civil Division section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of their clients and the Department, including any court obligations, city council or city management meetings, or other in-office obligations.

The opportunity to underfill as an Assistant City Attorney III (NC) may be considered. The Attorney Ill underfill will be candidates who require additional experience to meet the qualifications of the Attorney IV classification. Candidates will be non-competitively promoted to the Attorney IV classification once they possess sufficient experience.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience with a Public Works organization, solid waste management, and facility/fleet operations.
• High professional and ethical standing in the legal community.
• Skills in conflict resolution and creativity in alternative problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding of municipal law, including open meetings, public records, and conflicts.
• Background in the procurement of services and goods, including facilities maintenance, vehicle purchase/repair/parts/equipment, and information technology (software/hardware), as well as defending contractual awards and enforcing contractual obligations.
• Experience in the review, negotiation, and drafting of intergovernmental agreements and development agreements, with strong grasp of real estate, insurance, and liability issues.
• Willingness to work extended hours, with a flexible schedule.

SALARY

Assistant City Attorney Ill

Pay Range: $110,219.20 - $154,294.40 annually

Hiring Range: $110,219.20 - $139,900.80 annually

Assistant City Attorney IV

Pay Range: $126,734.40 - $177,444.80 annually

Hiring Range:$126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually

 

For more information and to apply, go to City of Phoenix Jobs

 

 

Pension and Deferred Compensation Attorney (Assistant City Attorney IV)
City of Phoenix

Closes June 18, 2026

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The City of Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an experienced Pension and Deferred Compensation Attorney (classification: Assistant City Attorney IV) to serve as counsel to the Retirement Office and the City of Phoenix Employees' Retirement System (COPERS) governing board, as well as the governing boards for the Defined Contribution/Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP) and the Post Employment Health Plan (a VEBA Trust) (PEHP). In this capacity, the Pension Attorney provides legal guidance on public pension and deferred compensation matters, while supporting board governance and decision-making in a highly specialized area of municipal law. This role works closely with executive leadership, board members, and staff, serves as a trusted legal advisor and subject matter expert, and helps ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the City's retirement program. 

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in public pension systems, investment contracts, fiduciary matters, and trust, estate, and probate law, along with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible information for diverse audiences, build relationships, and engage stakeholders across the organization. 

Support a dynamic retirement system for one of the nation's largest cities; apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position will receive an annual salary of $126,734 - $168,272 DOE/DOQ*, PLUS a comprehensive benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, apply by June 18 at this link. 

Submission of a resume is required, cover letter optional but encouraged. Please include your AZ or other applicable state bar number(s) on your resume. Interviews with top candidates are anticipated to take place in late July.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Lauren Gerson-Greene, with any inquiries:

• lauren@wbcpinc.com
• 866-929-WBCP (9227) toll free
• 541-664-0376 (direct)

CITY OF PHOENIX MUNICIPAL COURT HEARING OFFICER

Closes June 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM

The Phoenix Municipal Court is accepting applications for the position of Municipal Court Hearing Officer.

DUTIES: A Municipal Court Hearing Officer is responsible for presiding over and adjudicating civil traffic cases under both Title 28, Arizona Revised Statutes and the Phoenix City Code. Additionally, Hearing Officers handle non-traffic, Phoenix City Code violations such as zoning and fire code violations. The successful applicant will be appointed by the Chief Presiding Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court for a two-year period, renewable by the Chief Presiding Judge.

EXPERIENCE: Qualified applicants will possess either (1) a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree; OR (2) a Bachelor’s degree with at least three years’ experience in Arizona traffic law. Those highly preferred applicants will possess a law degree, be admitted to the State Bar of Arizona, will have practiced law in Arizona for at least five years, to include experience in, and working knowledge about, traffic laws, the state procedural rules for civil traffic cases, City of Phoenix ordinances, local rules of the Phoenix Municipal Court for civil cases, Rules of Evidence, and courtroom procedures.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must be twenty-one (21) years of age and be of good moral character. Successful completion of a course for certification to act as a Hearing Officer will be required following hire.

HOW TO APPLY: The application is available by clicking here.

City Attorney
City of Chandler

May 2026

Application Status

Apply Immediately - Will close once a strong group of candidates has been established. First review of candidates is anticipated for the week of May 25, 2026.

Lead Recruiter

Bryan Noblett

(916) 217-3696
bryan@mosaicpublic.com

THE LAW DEPARTMENT

The Law Department is led by the City Attorney who serves as the legal advisor to the City Council, City Manager, and all City departments and represents the City in all legal proceedings. The Law Department is comprised of three divisions. The Civil Division is responsible for some civil court proceedings in various state and federal courts and for all areas of the law. The Prosecutorial Division is responsible for the prosecution of criminal misdemeanor cases in City Court and appeals to the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, and State Supreme Court. The Liability Litigation Division is responsible for the operation of a comprehensive risk management program, including defending the City in risk management cases.

For more information and to apply, please click here for full job description or click here for brochure. 

Student Success Specialist, College of Law
The James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, AZ

May 2026

Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Counseling

Meet one-on-one with students to assess academic performance and learning strategies.
Assist students in developing effective approaches to case reading, outlining, and exam preparation; diagnose challenges related to time management, issue spotting, outlining, and other related skills.
Provide targeted support to students experiencing academic difficulty and connect students with appropriate College and/or University resources to support their needs.
Working with the Assistant Registrars, advise students with respect to academic planning, choosing courses, and registering for courses.
Workshops & Instruction

Design and deliver workshops on topics such as legal analysis, issue spotting, outlining, and exam writing.
Assist in teaching or co-teaching academic success and/or bar exam preparation courses and workshops, as needed.
Develop tutorial and instructional materials, including practice exercises and guides.
Bar Exam Preparation Support

Support administration of bar exam success programming for students and graduates.
Counsel students and graduates on bar exam study strategies and timelines.
Track student and graduate engagement and progress in bar exam preparation activities.
Program Support & Administration

Assist with the planning and coordination of programming and events.
Help maintain records related to student and graduate participation and outcomes.
Perform data reporting and maintain official records for ABA accreditation purposes.
Collaboration

Work closely with College-wide student services and student affairs professionals, associate deans, assistant deans, and faculty with respect to student success.
Interface with the College’s Assistant Registrars, supporting that office with respect to student academic counseling matters and other seasonal peak duties as needed.
Participate in ongoing assessment and improvement of academic support and bar exam success initiatives.
Provide supervision of student worker(s).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Ability to explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible terms.
Strong interpersonal and coaching skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Demonstrated ability to adapt instructional and communication approaches to support a variety of learning styles and educational needs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Bar passage by examination in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience in bar exam success programs and/or law school academic support.
Demonstrated experience in legal education and/or student success work.

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $59,404 - $74,254

For more information and to apply, please click here. 

City of Phoenix
Assistant City Attorney IV - Civil Division

May 10, 2026

Closes June 22, 2026

Job Id: 61508

State of Arizona 
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

May 2026

Salary: $110,000-$135,000
Grade: 1
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

At the Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities to improve quality of life across the state. We are committed to service, community, and teamwork—and we are looking for professionals who share that commitment.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Associate General Counsel to advise the Department’s Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). It is DDD’s mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, healthy and meaningful lives. This role partners closely with Division leadership to ensure that programs and operations are conducted in a manner that supports its mission, is accountable, compliant, transparent, responsive, inclusive, equitable, and participatory.

This position provides comprehensive legal counsel across a broad range of matters, including contracts, eligibility determinations, appeals, claims disputes, compliance actions, policy development, rulemaking, public records, and risk mitigation.

DES supports a flexible work culture grounded in trust and performance. This position may be eligible for remote work within Arizona, based on business needs and performance expectations. All work must be performed within Arizona unless otherwise authorized.

For more information, please click here.

Tucson City Attorney's Office Positions

Principal Assistant City Attorney: Internal Litigation Unit 

Click here to apply. 

Assistant City Prosecutor 

Click here to apply. 

City Attorney - San Luis City Hall, AZ

 

January 27, 2026 Posted

City of Phoenix
Assistant City Attorney IV (NC) - Civil Division

Closes January 21, 2026

The City of Phoenix Law Department encompasses a team of dedicated and highly qualified attorneys addressing the wide variety of legal needs of City departments providing services to the community. This department is comprised of two divisions, the City Attorney's Office, which represents the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which handles the prosecution of misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix.

Assistant City Attorneys in the Civil Division of the Law Department work in one of six areas: Public Safety, Litigation, Transportation, Human Resources, City Services, and Community Development.

The Civil Division is seeking an Assistant City Attorney IV for the Litigation Section to represent and advise various City departments and employees in litigation matters in both federal and state court from pre-litigation claims through appeals, including investigation, discovery and discovery disputes, dispositive motions, mediations and settlement conferences, pre-trial motions, arbitrations, jury trials, and appeals.

An attorney in this position is expected to be primarily responsible for multiple litigation cases at a time and will periodically present cases to the City's Claims Committee and the City Council. Assistant City Attorneys report to an Assistant Chief Counsel and generally work independently in performing their duties. All attorneys in the Law Department are assigned and may be reassigned based on the best interests of the City, as determined by the City Attorney.

This position is eligible for up to 4 days a week of remote telework, with one in-office day per week for meeting with your section, implemented at the discretion of the City Attorney. Attorneys are expected to meet the needs of the City, including handling all court obligations, City Council or City management meetings, and other in-office obligations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
Exhibits the following attributes:

High professional and ethical standing in the legal community.
Willingness to work extended hours, with a flexible schedule.
Knowledge of municipal litigation, including pre-litigation, discovery, motion writing, arbitrations, and appeals.
SALARY
Pay Range: $126,734.40 - $177,444.80 annually.

Hiring Range: $126,734.40 - $168,272.00 annually.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Outreach and Response Coordinator

Office of Institutional Equity at the University of Arizona

12/17/2025

To learn more, please view here: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/23950?c=arizona

Civil Rights Investigator
Office of Institutional Equity at the University of Arizona

To learn more, please view here: https://arizona.csod.com/ui/internal-career-site/app/job-details/24705

Maricopa Public Defender position

This role leads our largest defense office in Maricopa, and the Director reports to Public Defense Services, which oversees five indigent defense offices. The posting is currently scheduled to close on December 17th. If you know anyone who may be qualified and interested, please encourage them to apply. Here is the application link: https://maricopa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/MC_External/details/Director--Office-of-the-Public-Defender_JR20899.

JO# 30182 – Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney 

• Draft and negotiate key commercial real estate transaction documents, including:
  • Leasing agreements for retail, office, and industrial properties
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Real estate-secured loans, loan modifications, and workout documents
• Work closely with clients to provide strategic legal counsel and transactional support
• Collaborate with a team of experienced attorneys to deliver high-quality legal services

• Hands-On Mentorship – Learn from top professionals in the field
• Professional Growth – Access continuous learning and advancement opportunities
• Competitive Compensation – Salary commensurate with experience and contributions
• Comprehensive Benefits – Health care benefits with no monthly contributions

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona
• 1-4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills