Posting Date

04/14/26

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

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. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Classified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

The Civil Attorney for Behavioral Health is responsible for representing the Maricopa County Attorneys 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.

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

We Require

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

• 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

• Valid Arizona drivers license upon hire

• The Maricopa County Attorneys 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

We Also Value

• Civil trial experience in Arizona

Job Contributions

• Attend hearings in court and communicate effectively

• Conduct research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools

• Perform complex legal work and is responsible for legal matters involving Maricopa County

Working Conditions

• Travel is required to other Valleywise locations

• You will be working in office and courtroom settings in high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

• Extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties

• Ability to communicate effectively and can 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

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

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