Attorney I – County Attorney – Civil Division – Health Law Unit

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

18h•$84,947 - $161,387•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pima County Attorney’s Office Civil Division is seeking an attorney for the Health Law Unit. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest in public health law. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready! This classification is unclassified and is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit Rules.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate an interest in public health law.
Self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready.

Responsibilities

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.