Attorney Supervisor - Unclassified (Criminal Division - Specialty Court Supervisor)

6-6 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Attorney Supervisor - Unclassified (Criminal Division - Specialty Court Supervisor)

## Salary

$92, Annually

## Location

Tucson, AZ

## Job Type

Full Time

## Department

County Attorney

## Job Number

2023-00379

## Closing

Continuous

## Description

This position is in the Criminal Division of the Pima County Attorney's Office. The County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney (6+ years) to serve as the supervisor for the Specialty Courts Unit. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready!

## Duties/Responsibilities

* Supervises and leads personnel of a respective unit within the department and provides training, mentoring, and guidance to subordinate staff;
* Supervises staff attorney activities involved in prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal and/or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, Appellate Courts, and those who represent County Departments, Commissions, and Councils;
* Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate attorneys and provides recommendations to management on hiring and disciplinary action;
* Reviews legal documents, motions, pleadings and briefs, investigative reports, and verifies facts;
* Provides oversight and guidance in preparing litigation, deposing witnesses, witness notification, and conducting bench and jury trials;
* Provides oversight of staff attorney caseloads and resolutions, to include pre-trial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice;
* Oversees negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases, in line with the Department’s policies;
* Oversees preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by County officials;
* Researches legal questions;
* Prepares legal opinions and advises County officials on a variety of legal matters;
* Carries a reduced caseload in prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal, civil, and/or administrative matters;
* Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility and monitor/report staff attorney for compliance;
* Acts as a role model and maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County;
* Performs other related duties as assigned.

## Knowledge & Skills

* Knowledge of: civil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law; laws, court decisions, rules of civil and criminal evidence and procedure; presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems; legal research; legal and professional ethics.

* Skill in: applying legal knowledge and training; planning, assigning, training, and supervising the work of others; analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents to ascertain the determining aspects of cases and presenting material in a clear and logical form; developing, refining, and presenting legal strategies, reviewing legal documents, extracting relevant information, evaluating legal issues and legal system variables and negotiating agreements; directing legal strategies and tactics; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; effectively preparing, presenting, and conducting cases which may include those of extreme complexity; developing and maintaining professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community; developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

## Minimum Qualifications

* Juris Doctorate. Six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

## Licenses and Certificates

* Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

## Special Notice Items

All positions require the successful completion of a thorough background investigation due to the need for access to detention, courts, corrections, and or law enforcement facilities, or associated confidential information, documents, and materials.

## EEO Information

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Applying legal knowledge and training, Planning and assigning, Training and supervising, Analyzing, Appraising and organizing facts, Developing, refining and presenting legal strategies, Deposing witnesses, Witness notification, Conducting bench and jury trials, Negotiating agreements, Preparing ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases, Preparing legal opinions, Advising on legal matters, Carrying a caseload, Complying with professional responsibility rules, Maintaining integrity and professionalism

Juris Doctorate

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, 6+ years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience

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