Attorney IV - Misdemeanor Prosecutor *Underfill May Be Considered* - Sierra Vista
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- ATTORNEY IV - MISDEMEANOR PROSECUTOR *UNDERFILL MAY BE CONSIDERED* - SIERRA VISTAUNCLASSIFIED: Position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona LawOPEN: Monday, September 16, 2024CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime.ANTICIPATED SALARY RANGE: $94,510 - $141,764 dependent upon qualifications plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: Application, cover letter, resume, and Bar Letter of Good Standing.PLEASE NOTE: Position may be partially grant funded and employment may be contingent upon continued grant funding.PLEASE NOTE: All positions require a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.Cochise County, a quality location to work, live, and enjoy life! Learn more here:https://youtu.be/Se8ss86SXDA
Under limited supervision, provides professional legal services of unusual difficulty. Performs other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years legal experience. - Essential Functions
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only) Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research, organizational, and administrative duties; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations; handles appeals; supervises and reviews the work of of staff attorneys serving as Attorney I, II, and III.- Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school; admission to the State Bar of Arizona; seven (7) years of relevant legal experience; significant trial or litigation experience required; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience.- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Exceptional knowledge of:
- principles and practices of law;
- legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
- methods and practices of pleadings;
- judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
- principles and practices of management and supervision;
- principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research.
Considerable skill in:- applying legal knowledge and training;
- determining alternative courses of action;
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
- rendering logical, clear, and effective written reports and oral arguments;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
Ability to:- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- read, write, and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting up to 20 pounds, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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