Under minimal supervision, performs high-level legal work of considerable difficulty requiring use of professional knowledge and legal techniques.

• Initiates and engages in criminal or civil litigation, which includes investigating and analyzing facts, applying legal knowledge, planning trial strategy, consulting with parties, expert and lay witnesses, and negotiating and resolving litigation prior to trial. Conducts criminal and civil trials on behalf of county and represents county at administrative and other hearings.
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of county, state and federal law, rules of evidence, criminal and/or civil rules of procedure, administrative rules, and rules of court.
• Exercises increased authority in decision-making and discretion when advising clients, negotiating, and resolving litigation, and in determining alternative courses of action.
• Demonstrates ability to handle large volume of cases and/or clients, meet deadlines and prepare for meetings, court proceedings, hearings, and trials, demonstrates increased knowledge in specific areas of criminal and/or civil areas of practice.
• Consistently maintains effective working relationships with civil clients, county departments, law enforcement representatives, victims, other employees, the courts, and the public.
• Advises county departments, 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.
• Assist and guide less experienced attorneys in case preparation.
• May direct, train and evaluate performance of staff.
• May recommend attorney and case assignments.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.

Experience:
A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant legal experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license without restrictions. Admission to the State Bar of Arizona.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• County, state, and federal law and rules of evidence.
• Criminal and/or civil rules of procedure, administrative rules, and rules of court.
• Legal document preparation and legal terminology.
• Pertinent legal databases.
• Workflow in the legal system.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Microsoft Office 365 software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

• Performing self-directed research and analysis as required.
• Analyzing complex legal issues.
• Legal writing.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and attention to detail.

Ability to:

• Exercise appropriate decision making and discretion when advising clients, negotiating, and resolving litigation, including the ability to determine alternative courses of action.
• Create a legal team for each case and to lead the team effectively.
• Demonstrate advanced trial skills.
• Apply legal principles and specialized knowledge to complex and difficult legal issues.
• Analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents relevant to assigned cases and to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts.
• Draft legal documents.
• Handle large volume of cases and/or clients and meet deadlines and prepare for meetings, court proceedings, hearings, and trials.
• Adhere to current Office policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Exempt
Grade: 25
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No

• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.