Description:
Attorney I: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of moderate difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.
Attorney II: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty; provides other legal services as assigned.
Attorney III: Under general supervision, supervises professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Attorney I: Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations.
Attorney II (in addition to Attorney I Duties): Supervises junior staff; handles appeals.
Attorney III (in addition to Attorney I and II): Supervises and reviews work of staff attorneys; performs organization and administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
Preference: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in criminal, appellate, and/or dependency case law.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Attorney I / Working knowledge of:
Attorney II: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty; provides other legal services as assigned.
Attorney III: Under general supervision, supervises professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.
Essential Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Attorney I: Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations.
Attorney II (in addition to Attorney I Duties): Supervises junior staff; handles appeals.
Attorney III (in addition to Attorney I and II): Supervises and reviews work of staff attorneys; performs organization and administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney I: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
Attorney II: Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
Attorney III: Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
Preference: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in criminal, appellate, and/or dependency case law.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Attorney I / Working knowledge of:
Attorney II / Considerable knowledge of:
Attorney III / Thorough knowledge of:
Attorney I / Good skill in:
Attorney II / Considerable skill in:
applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.
Attorney III / Considerable knowledge of:
principles and practices of management and supervision.
Attorney I / Working skill in:
Attorney II / Good skill in:
Attorney III / Considerable skill in:
Attorney I / Ability to:
Attorney II / Ability to:
Attorney III / Ability to:
Attorney III / Thorough knowledge of:
- principles and practices of law;
- legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
- methods and practices of pleadings;
- judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
- principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.
Attorney II / Considerable skill in:
applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.
principles and practices of management and supervision.
Attorney II / Good skill in:
Attorney III / Considerable skill in:
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
- rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
- determining alternative courses of action;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
Attorney II / Ability to:
Attorney III / Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- read, write and speak English;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
