Attorney I

Full-time

No

Attorney I
The candidate prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Courts which may include misdemeanor, felony, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, tax issues, child support, or appellate cases. Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters. Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights. Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases. Prepares litigation deposes witnesses provides witness notification and conducts bench and jury trials. Researches legal questions. Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents. Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations. Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility. Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a Juris Doctorate. Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing. Should have knowledge of civil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law; laws, court decisions, and rules of evidence and procedure; presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems; principles, methods, materials, practices, and references in utilizing legal research; legal and professional ethics. Should be skilled in applying legal analysis, research, and writing techniques to draft clear, concise, and organized legal correspondence, memoranda, documents and pleadings; interviewing of witnesses to obtain facts; researching and analyzing legal documents and instruments; developing and acting on sound legal strategies; presenting and arguing cases in court; effectively and efficiently negotiating the just resolution of assigned cases; developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

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