Job Vacancy Deputy County Attorney I, II or III Cochise County
Job title: Deputy County Attorney I, II or III
Company: Cochise County
Job description: ***AMENDED***
DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY I, II OR III
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime.
SALARY: $68,000 – $104,000 annually dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $75,000 – $95,000
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: Application, cover letter, resume and Bar Letter of Good Standing
PLEASE NOTE: All positions require a post offer, pre-employment background screening
ATTORNEY I: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of moderate difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.
ATTORNEY II: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty; provides other legal services as assigned.
ATTORNEY III: Under general supervision, supervises professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.
Essential Functions
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): Supervises junior staff; handles appeals.
ATTORNEY III (in addition to Attorney I and II): Supervises and reviews work of staff attorneys; performs organization and administrative duties.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Attorney I / Working knowledge of:
Attorney II / Considerable knowledge of:
Attorney III / Thorough 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.
Attorney I / Good skill in:
Attorney II / Considerable skill in:
- applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.
Attorney III / Considerable knowledge of:
- principles and practices of management and supervision.
Attorney I / Working skill in:
Attorney II / Good skill in:
Attorney III / Considerable skill in:
- 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.
Attorney I, III and III / Ability to:
- 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.
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, 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.
Expected salary: $68000 – 104000 per year
Location: Bisbee, AZ
Job date: Fri, 05 Aug 2022 03:15:00 GMT
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