Attorney I - County Attorney
About The Position
The Pima County Attorney’s Office is establishing a register for current and future unclassified Attorney I vacancies serving assignments in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. The role coordinates and conducts professional legal work, including entry-level and intermediate legal work in criminal or civil cases. Attorneys prepare, defend or prosecute, and resolve legal matters ranging from entry-level to advanced-level licensed professional work. Attorneys receive close supervision from higher-level attorneys, with more experienced attorneys working more independently under general supervision. A Juris Doctorate is required. Admission to the Arizona State Bar in good standing is required at appointment and must be maintained. A valid driver license is required at application, and a valid Arizona driver license is required at appointment. A resume, cover letter, and writing sample must be submitted with the completed application.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate.
- Valid driver license at the time of application.
- Valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
- Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment, maintained in good standing.
- Successful completion of required background screening; an offer is contingent on Fleet Services review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
- Successful completion of a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute or defend criminal and civil cases in Justice, Juvenile, Superior, Federal, and Appellate Courts, including matters such as misdemeanors, felonies, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contracts, torts, environmental matters, real estate, tax issues, child support, and appeals.
- Represent County departments, boards, and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters.
- Negotiate compromises and settlements and comply with victims’ rights.
- Conduct pretrial, trial, post-trial, and appellate practice as required.
- Prepare litigation, depose witnesses, provide witness notification, and conduct bench and jury trials.
- Research legal questions.
- Research and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Review, evaluate, and participate in investigations.
- Comply with rules regulating professional responsibility.
- Uphold the values and goals of the assigned department and County.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
