Attorney II - County Attorney
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, handling advanced-level criminal or civil matters. Attorneys regularly prepare, prosecute, and resolve the most complex and consequential legal work, exercising considerable latitude, independent judgment, and professional discretion. Work assignments vary according to department needs. A resume, cover letter, and writing sample must be submitted with the completed application; applications without a resume and writing sample are incomplete. This appointed, unclassified position is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. Regular daily attendance is an essential function. The position regularly involves office work and communication with clients and case participants, and occasionally involves driving to field locations and lifting or carrying items.
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 resume, cover letter, and writing sample with the completed application.
- Clearly document qualifying education and experience in the application’s Education and Work Experience sections.
- Satisfactory completion of required background checks and screening.
- Pass a post-offer physical and/or drug screen.
- Subject to a 39-month Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Record review and Fleet Services approval to operate County vehicles.
Responsibilities
- Prosecute or defend complex criminal or civil cases, or specialized and voluminous caseloads, in state or federal courts.
- Manage demanding public-sector criminal or civil cases and 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 compromises and settlements and comply with victims’ rights requirements.
- Conduct pretrial, trial, post-trial, and appellate practice as required.
- Prepare litigation, depose witnesses, provide witness notifications, and conduct complex bench and jury trials.
- Develop and present legal strategies; review legal documents; evaluate legal issues and legal-system variables; and negotiate agreements.
- Research and consult on complex 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.
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, experts, and other case participants, including by telephone, text, and email.
- Drive to meet clients and witnesses at residences, jails, and other locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
