Attorney II - County Attorney

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

14h

About The Position

The Pima County Attorney’s Office is establishing a register for current and future unclassified Attorney II vacancies across assignments in its Criminal and Civil Divisions. The role coordinates and conducts professional legal work and handles advanced criminal or civil matters, including highly complex, serious, and consequential cases that require greater resourcefulness, skill, and knowledge than lower-level attorney assignments. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment, and professional discretion. Assignments may involve prosecution or defense, civil litigation, public-sector legal matters, or specialized caseloads. Attorneys may represent County departments, boards, and commissions; advise County officials; prepare legal instruments and opinions; and conduct litigation through pretrial, trial, post-trial, and appellate proceedings as required. The role is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. A resume, cover letter, and writing sample are required with the completed application. The position requires admission to the Arizona State Bar at appointment, a valid driver license at application, and a valid Arizona driver license at appointment. A post-offer physical and/or drug screen and background screening are required. Regular daily attendance is an essential function.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
Five years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment, maintained in good standing.
Valid driver license at the time of application and valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Submit a completed application with a resume, cover letter, and writing sample; education and experience must be documented in the application.
Satisfactory completion of required background screening.
Successful completion of a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.

Responsibilities

Prosecute or defend difficult and complex criminal or civil cases, or specialized voluminous caseloads, in State or Federal Courts.
Manage demanding criminal or civil cases in public-sector law or caseloads requiring specialized skills and experience.
Represent County departments, boards, and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters.
Prepare ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and leases for consideration by County officials.
Prepare legal opinions and advise County officials on legal matters.
Negotiate compromise and settlement of cases and comply with Victims’ Rights.
Conduct pretrial, trial, post-trial, and appellate practice as required by cases.
Prepare litigation, depose witnesses, provide witness notification, and conduct complex bench and jury trials.
Develop and present legal strategies; review legal documents; extract relevant information; evaluate legal issues and legal-system variables; and negotiate agreements.
Conduct research and provide consultation on complex and difficult legal issues.
Research and draft legal motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
Review, evaluate, and participate in investigations.
Comply with rules regulating professional responsibility and uphold the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.