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<br><b>DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY I, II, III or IV - BISBEEUNCLASSIFIED:</b> position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona LawOPENS: Tuesday, May 16, 2024CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime. ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $80,000 - $120,000 annually dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED: Application, cover letter, resume and Bar Letter of Good Standing PLEASE NOTE: Position may be partially grant funded and employment may be contingent upon continued grant fundingPLEASE NOTE: This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screeningCochise County, a quality location to work, live, and enjoy life! Learn more here: https://youtu.be/Se8ss86SXDAATTORNEY I: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of moderatedifficulty. Performs other legal services as assigned. ATTORNEY II: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty. Provides other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of 2 years legal experience. ATTORNEY III: Under limited supervision, provides professional legal services of unusualdifficulty. Performs other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of 4 years legal experience. ATTORNEY IV: Under limited supervision, provides professional legal services of unusual difficulty. Performs other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of 7 years legal experience.
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<br> EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
<br>(Illustrative Only) ATTORNEY I Represents the State of Arizona in the prosecution of misdemeanor and/or felony cases at all stages; performs legal research and writing; reviews and prepares legal documents; performs factual investigations. ATTORNEY II (in addition to Attorney I duties): Mentors junior staff; handles appeals, special actions, and post-conviction relief matters. Should be conducting jury trials of moderate difficulty as first chair. ATTORNEY III (in addition to Attorney I and II duties): Handles complex felony cases or the highest volume of misdemeanor cases with limited supervision. ATTORNEY IV (in addition to Attorney I, II, and III duties): Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research, organizational, and administrative duties; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations; handles appeals; experience in conducting jury trials and handling cases of the most complex in nature as first chair.
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<br> SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
<br><b>Thorough knowledge of:</b> 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. Considerable knowledge of: principles and practices of management and supervision. Considerable skill in: applying legal knowledge and training;determining alternative courses of action. analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents;rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments; presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;follow written and verbal instruction;communicate effectively verbally and in writing.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 with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general to limited supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires travel, within the county and outside the county as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.</div>