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<br>ATTORNEY I, II, III or IV****AMENDED POSTING TO CONSIDER UNDERFILL****POSITIONS AVAILALBLE IN OFFICES OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER, LEGAL DEFENDER, LEGAL ADVOCATECLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime. ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $66,000 - $95,000 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: This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screeningPLEASE NOTE: May be willing to consider Rule 39 eligible applicants to underfill Attorney 1 positions until licensed in Arizona The Cochise County Public Defender, Legal Defender, and Office of Legal Advocate have collectively been assisting and defending the Accused in Cochise County for well over twenty years.The three separate office model was created in order to assist the Cochise County community in order to provide full representation of those individuals needing and qualifying for appointed assistance of counsel, in the most efficient way.Attorneys from the Cochise County Public Defender, Cochise County Legal Defender, and Cochise County Office of Legal Advocate are appointed by the Court to represent indigent persons in need of representation for a wide array of services, including criminal charges, probation matters, juvenile delinquency, and dependency matters, as well as mental health commitments, extradition cases, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.If you have a passion to help others, enjoy being intellectually challenged, and want to be part of a robust, vibrant, tight-knit legal community, please apply to join one of our defense teams!
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<b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</b> As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
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<br>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIEScivil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law;application of laws, court decisions, rules of civil and criminal evidence and procedure;conducting effective legal research;legal and professional ethics;principles and practices of management and supervision;analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;determining alternative courses of action;presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;follow written and verbal instruction;read, write and speak English;communicate effectively verbally and in writing.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls.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.Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are importantReasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.</div>