Attorney – Elections, Tax & Public Records Practice Group

Posting Date

09/18/25

Application Deadline

10/18/25

Pay Range

$82,250 - $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.

Job Type

Classified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

This Civil Deputy County Attorney works within the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in the Elections, Tax & Public Records Group.  The successful candidate will counsel and advise County departments and elected officials regarding public records law.  The attorney will manage client relationships, draft policies for compliance with public records law, and direct a team of paralegals and redaction specialists.  The attorney may handle related litigation, draft motions and briefs, and handle court appearances as needed.  Additionally, the attorney in this position may counsel clients regarding legal issues concerning tax appeals and election law.  In this role, you will collaborate with other attorneys, legal assistants, and professional staff. The primary focus of this position will be public records 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 public records, tax and election law. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we handle public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. The Civil Division has five practice groups: Election Law, Tax and Public Records; Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records.

If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to make a difference, 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

• Recent writing sample

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 with client advising

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