Closing Date: 7th May, 2024
Description:
Role:Yavapai County Attorney's Office has openings for highly motivated prosecutors with varied experience levels, from entry level to veteran prosecutors. 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. Salary range is $78,254.84 (entry level) to $132,785 (highly experienced) depending on experience. Benefits are competitive. We would love to talk with you about our office and your interests. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Major Duties, 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Other Skills:
Interpersonal Skills:- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to analyze and organize factual information and make persuasive legal arguments.