Attorney, Yuma

Legal Attorney

Employer: Yuma, County of (AZ) Salary: $50,238.00 - $95,678.00 Annually Location: Yuma County, AZ Job Type: Full-Time Department: Various Department Closing Date: Continuous Nature of Work: Performs professional legal work in the prosecution or defense of civil or criminal cases; provides legal research, advice and counsel.Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

Represents the Yuma County Attorney, Public Defender or Legal Defender in prosecuting or defending persons charged with criminal offenses or in resolving civil legal issues; manages and prioritizes assigned caseload; provides guidance to management on procedural issues; assures that cases are resolved within office policy guidelines.Civil: Litigates in many specialties including employment law; personal injury claims; contract disputes; civil rights actions; voting and elections; tax matters; zoning issues; land use and water rights; mental health hearings; adoption proceedings; civil forfeitures; collection of judgments; and any other fields related to governmental law; participates in all stages of litigation including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, jury trials, and post-judgment proceedings.Criminal: Evaluates law enforcement investigation reports; prosecutes or defends crimes from initial charging to sentencing; coordinates with law enforcement agencies; confers with witnesses and victims of crime; performs factual investigations; advises law enforcement officers and witnesses of the requirements of the criminal justice system.Conducts officer/witness/victim/defendant interviews; formulates and offers pleas when appropriate; prepares and conducts preliminary hearings; identifies and subpoenas witnesses, official documents and other information required to present the case; compiles and presents evidence and exhibits; brings cases before the court and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent; interviews and cross-examines witnesses; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications&Requirements

Experience&Education: Juris Doctorate (JD) degree or its equivalent required; 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. Special Requirements: Must submit a Certificate in Good Standing issued by the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona.