Attorney Senior - Civil Bureau - County Attorney's Office

Overall Job Objective

Description

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Pinal County proudly invests every day into the future of our 2000 employees, and we have the best employees! We offer a suite of impressive benefits including retirement plans that are some of the best Arizona has to offer!

• A team of amazing people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From; Some with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Telehealth
• Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Paid Sabbaticals After 15 Years of Continuous Service
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program
• Suite of Voluntary Benefit Options including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:


NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval. Example of Duties

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Represent and advise County departments in civil cases brought for and against the County, resolve assigned cases within policy, learn department guidelines and standards, and perform duties within scope of authority.
• Review and prepare contracts, legal documents, and compile and analyze case facts.
• Review evidence, interview witnesses, prepare pre-trial legal memoranda, prepare and present opening and closing statements, examine and cross examine witnesses, make and meet legal objections, and request legal instructions.
• Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues.
• Apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems.
• Confer with and offer advice and counsel to County officials and employees and clients, apply legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including land use/development/ zoning/code enforcement, procurement, human resources, administrative, contract, real estate, appellate practice, public records, support, and other fields of practice in public sector law.
• Represent the department at meetings, hearings and trials, identify and subpoena witnesses, records, and other information required to present the case, compile and present evidence, bring cases before the court or administrative body and argue facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law, and legal precedent, and interview and cross-examine witnesses.
• Manage assigned legal cases, confer with participants, negotiate agreements, and litigate and resolve cases.
• Review and develop recommendations for legal decisions, policies, regulations, resolutions, public disclosure requests, court orders, and other assigned legal matters.
• Evaluate case files and research missing and incomplete information and documents, manage collection and analysis of evidence, research files and computer databases, and update files and records.
• Review case status with supervisor and create, process, and file memoranda and legal documents.
• Cross-train in a wide variety of legal fields.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the department by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• None.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Four years experience in practicing law in Arizona.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Valid Arizona State Drivers License is required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in two or more of the following areas - zoning and land use, contracts, administrative appeals, open meeting law, procurement; federal or state appellate experience; civil trial experience, advising/representing governments.
• Regulatory compliance issues experience.
• Exposure to open meeting and public records law.
• Interest in public code enforcement proceedings, elections, planning and development, and other land use related matters and civil litigation that arises from these areas.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of PCAO policies, procedures, organization, and operations.
• Knowledge of State of Arizona civil statutes, rules, administrative orders, and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of operations, functions, procedures, rules, and policies of Pinal County Courts and Arizona Superior Court.
• Knowledge of principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information and records for use in court and negotiations.
• Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, and databases.
• Knowledge of legal case management procedures, ethics, and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management.
• Knowledge of the principles of evidence, motion practice and rules of court.
• Skill in interpreting and explaining legal standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations
• Skill in drafting contracts, leases, permits, etc., or legal documents, extracting relevant information, evaluating legal issues, and negotiating agreements.
• Skill in prosecuting and litigating cases in a legal hearing and courtroom setting.
• Skill in researching and identifying precedence in case law.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in decision making.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, co-workers, attorneys, representatives of law enforcement agencies, courts, employees of other departments, the public, and other participants in the justice system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, hear, speak, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an environment where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences. Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. This position may require night and weekend work hours, due, but not limited to crisis, or emergency situations.