Attorney

Maricopa County

Mesa, AZ, United States
$82,250 - $165,000 annually; not specified; not sp...
On-site
Represent maricopa county in hearings
Review civil commitment cases
Provide legal training
Maricopa County is seeking a Civil Attorney for Behavioral Health to represent the County Attorney's Office in mental health treatment hearings and provide legal training for crisis management workers. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, two years of civil practice experience, and a current Arizona Bar license

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Proud to offer Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer, Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys, and enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System.

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Maricopa County is seeking a Civil Attorney for Behavioral Health to represent the County Attorney's Office in mental health treatment hearings and provide legal training for crisis management workers. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, two years of civil practice experience, and a current Arizona Bar license.

Salary

$82,250 - $165,000 annually; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Represent Maricopa County in hearings
  • Review civil commitment cases
  • Provide legal training

Nice-to-have

  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree
  • Two years of civil practice experience
  • Current Arizona Bar license and number
  • Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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