Attorney I

NATURE OF WORK
Under close supervision, performs professional legal work in the prosecution or defense of civil or criminal cases; provides legal research, advice and counsel; frequently supports senior level attorneys; this is a non-covered position; incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing attorney; the employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will", and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

(Illustrative Only) Under close supervision, performs professional legal work in the prosecution or defense of civil or criminal cases; provides legal research, advice and counsel; frequently supports senior level attorneys; this is a non-covered position; incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing attorney; the employment relationship of incumbents in this position is "at will", and as such, the employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree; must be licensed by the bar to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record; requires successful completion of a background check; Special Requirements: must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona.

Knowledge of: County and Department policies and procedures; State of Arizona civil and criminal statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations; administrative and trial court processes, protocols and strategies; legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases and other research tools; legal case management procedures, ethics and techniques; the principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court.

Skill in: Reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents; effectively assessing, interpreting and applying criminal laws to information, evidence and other data compiled; prosecuting cases, developing legal strategy, and presenting legal arguments; verbal and written communication, and exercising judgment and discretion in decision making; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies and other participants in the criminal justice process; operating a personal computer, standard office software and specialized legal software programs.

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