Attorney I (Unclassified)

Position Description

A RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLE ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Applications will be considered incomplete without a resume and writing sample.

A COVER LETTER IS REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.

Salary Grade: A2

Pay Range
Full Range: $78,500 - $149,150 Annually

Annual Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

For more information about the Pima County Attorney's Office, please visit their website at: http://www.pcao.pima.gov/

The Pima County Attorney’s Office Civil Division is seeking an attorney for the Public Records and Public Safety Unit. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest and/or experience in public transparency, systems thinking, and litigation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready!

This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Duties/Responsibilities

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

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.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

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.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

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.

SPECIAL NOTICE ITEM: A resume, cover letter and writing sample are required with a completed application. Documents must be uploaded to the application at time of submission.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver's license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver's 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: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. 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.