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Criminal Law Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in Yuma, AZ

Yuma County Attorney's Office Mar 29,2018 Nov 10,2016 Location Yuma AZ
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Government

Attorney

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Senior-level Attorney I Duties: Performs professional legal work in the prosecution or defense of civil or criminal cases; provides legal research, advice and counsel. Represents the organization's Attorney, Public Defender or Legal Defender in prosecuting or defending persons charged with criminal offenses or in resolving civil legal issues; manages and prioritizes assigned caseload; provides guidance to management on procedural issues; assures that cases are resolved within office policy guidelines. Litigates in many specialties including employment law; personal injury claims; contract disputes; civil rights actions; voting and elections; tax matters; zoning issues; land use and water rights; mental health hearings; adoption proceedings; civil forfeitures; collection of judgments; and any other fields related to governmental law; participates in all stages of litigation including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings. Evaluates law enforcement investigation reports; prosecutes or defends crimes from initial charging to sentencing; coordinates with law enforcement agencies; confers with witnesses and victims of crime; performs factual investigations; advises law enforcement officers and witnesses of the requirements of the criminal justice system. Conducts officer/witness/victim/defendant interviews; formulates and offers pleas when appropriate; prepares and conducts preliminary hearings; identifies and subpoenas witnesses, official documents and other information required to present the case; compiles and presents evidence and exhibits; brings cases before the court and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent; interviews and cross-examines witnesses; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

Qualification Requirements: A Juris Doctorate degree; must be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record.

Other requirements : Knowledge of County and department policies and procedures; State of Arizona criminal statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases and other research tools; legal case management procedures, ethics and techniques; the principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court. Should have skill in reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents; effectively assessing, interpreting and applying criminal laws to information, evidence and other data compiled; verbal and written communication, and exercising judgment and discretion in decision making; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with attorneys, government agencies and other participants in the criminal justice system or civil process; operating a personal computer, standard office software and specialized legal software programs.

Additional info

Position # 2JA.

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