Part-Time Attorney I, II or III (Benefits Eligible)

CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime. 
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $30.18 - $44.96 per hour 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: This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening

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.

ATTORNEY I: Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research; reviews and prepares legal documents; ren­ders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations.

ATTORNEY II (in addition to Attorney I Duties): May supervise junior staff; handles appeals.

ATTORNEY III (in addition to Attorney I and II): May supervise and reviews work of staff attorneys; performs organization and administrative duties.

ATTORNEY I:  Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.  Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance. 

ATTORNEY II:  Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience.  Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance. 
 
ATTORNEY III:  Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience.  Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance. 
 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in criminal, appellate, and/or dependency case law.

Attorney I / Working 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, methods, materials, practices and references uti­lized in legal research.

• principles and practices of law;
• legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
• methods and practices of pleadings;
• judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
• principles, methods, materials, practices and references uti­lized in legal research.

• principles and practices of law;
• legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
• methods and practices of pleadings;
• judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
• principles, methods, materials, practices and references uti­lized in legal research.

• applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public enti­ties.
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• applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public enti­ties.
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• principles and practices of management and supervision.

• analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
• rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
• determining alternative courses of action;
• presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.

• analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
• rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
• determining alternative courses of action;
• presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.

• analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
• rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
• determining alternative courses of action;
• presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.

• establish and maintain effective working relationships with em­ployees, other agencies, and the public;
• follow written and verbal instruction;
• read, write and speak English;
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.