Attorney (Civil) - County Attorney (Countywide)

Yavapai County Government•Countywide, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Yavapai County Attorney's Office has openings for highly motivated prosecutors with varied experience levels, from entry level to veteran prosecutors. This position will be assigned to the Civil Division. We are a collegial paperless office where all employees have the option to work remotely from their homes, in the office full-time, or a hybrid arrangement. At our office, you'll receive mentoring without micro-management and the opportunity to conduct many jury trials. The County Attorney position is located in the beautiful region of Central Arizona. Yavapai County is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. Named after the Yavapai Tribe, whose name means the “people of the sun,” the County is just north of Phoenix and about 60 miles south of the Grand Canyon, featuring some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West. Prescott’s perfect weather provides an average temperature of 70 degrees, with four beautiful and distinct seasons with breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar of Arizona or eligible for the Arizona Lawyer Apprentice Program (ALAP) license.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to analyze and organize factual information and make persuasive legal arguments.

Nice To Haves

Varied experience levels, from entry level to veteran prosecutors.

Responsibilities

Initiates and engages criminal prosecution, and/or initiates, engages, and defends civil litigation, which include investigating facts, analyzing facts, applying legal knowledge, planning trial strategy, consulting with parties and expert and lay witnesses, and negotiating and resolving litigation prior to trial.
Conducts criminal and civil trials on behalf of county, and represent county at administrative and other hearings.
Advises county departments as clients and various law enforcement agencies on civil and criminal matters.
Performs legal research and drafts, reviews and prepares legal documents including motions, petitions, opinions and demands.
Drafts, reviews and prepares appeals and post-conviction relief proceedings.
Performs other duties as assigned.