Maricopa County Attorney's Office: Civil Attorney (Behavioral Health)

Press release from Maricopa County Attorney's Office:

July 9, 2021

Salary
$61,484.80 - $132,080.00 Annually
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job Type
Classified/Full-Time
Department
County Attorney
Job Number
190ATTNYCVL05192021
Closing
Continuous

Position Overview

About the Position

The Civil Attorney for Behavioral Health is responsible for representing the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) in hearings on petitions for mental health treatment, reviewing cases involving danger to others, and providing periodic legal training to crisis management workers involved in the civil commitment process.

About the Office of Civil Services

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a 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. We handle matters such as tax appeals by County taxpayers, environmental enforcement cases, public records requests, and we defend legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the County. Our division has three practice groups: Litigation, Government Advice, and Behavioral Health/Human Resources/Tax.

If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Note: This position is seeking an attorney to work in the Human Resources, Behavioral Health, and Tax Practice Group.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.

Education

Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school

Experience

Two years of civil practice experience

Other Requirements

You must have a current Arizona Bar license and number and be in good standing with Arizona Bar Association.

You must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.
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. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Civil trial experience in Arizona
• Essential Job Tasks
• The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.
• Attends hearings in court and communicates effectively
• Conducts research and analyzes legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Performs complex legal work and is responsible for legal matters involving Maricopa County

This press release was produced by Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The views expressed here are the author’s own.