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Kingman, AZ, United States
Attorney I
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
Attorney I The candidate will assist and perform (as level of understanding and experience increases) in any or all of the examples of work performed by a journey level Attorney II and primarily those work examples that are pertinent to the assigned Department/Division. Prosecutes or defends DUI, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, minor felonies, etc. As a defense attorney, may also represent some felony defendants for preliminary hearings and pre-trial motions. As a prosecution or civil attorney, represents the County in civil cases initiated by or against the County. Interviews and advises complainants, victims and witnesses in regard to prospective criminal or civil action which have been assigned to the County Attorney in varying locals such as office, homes, hospital, crime scenes, and correctional facilities. Interviews and advises indigent defendants and witnesses in regard to defense cases which have been assigned to the Public Defender (includes Legal Defense) in varying locales such as office, homes, hospital, crime scenes, and correctional facilities. Performs legal research and studies. Reviews facts compiled and interprets and applies laws, court decisions and legal points and authorities for use in the preparation and presentation of cases, opinions and briefs for the prosecution or the defense. Prepares legal pleadings such as complaints, answers, writs, demurrers, discovery, judgments and motions. Attends preliminary hearings and trials and prosecutes or defends a variety of cases before County and state courts. Maintains chronological charts, forms, folders, and other related documents, notating and documenting accurate, up-to-date information. Confers with and advises County officials, employees and representatives on legal questions. Drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures. Confers with investigators regarding the collection of facts and evidence. Attends pretrial law enforcement lineups. Attends arraignments, preliminary hearings, hearings, and trials and defends indigent clients in a variety of cases before County and State courts. Dictates legal instruments, correspondence and reports. Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts. Performs special assignments as requested. Performs related work as required. Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Qualification and Experience The candidate must have High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree). Admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Arizona. OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona. Knowledge of: Principles of civil and criminal law and of the methods and practices of pleading and trial advocacy. Judicial procedures and of the rules of evidence. Principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research and presentation. Interviewing and investigative techniques. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.
Legal
USD 59862 to 124530 Annually
Apr 24, 2024
Aug 07, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceThe candidate must have High School diploma /GED (General Education Degree). Admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Arizona. OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications. Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona. Knowledge of: Principles of civil and criminal law and of the methods and practices of pleading and trial advocacy. Judicial procedures and of the rules of evidence. Principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research and presentation. Interviewing and investigative techniques. Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulation.
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