Attorney I

About the Role

Performs professional work of considerable difficulty in prosecuting or defending civil and/or criminal cases and advising on legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Reviews legal cases to determine if sufficient cause exists to prosecute.
• Advises law enforcement officers and witnesses of legal procedures.
• Files complaints on Justice Court misdemeanor cases.
• Prosecutes or defends cases in Justice Courts.
• Confers with clients and advises them regarding their legal rights, courses of action, and strength of a case.
• Reviews performance and provides instructions and guidance in court procedures, trial techniques, and matters of law.
• Conducts legal research using computerized tools for self and other attorneys.
• Obtains and reviews source documents such as police reports, medical records, and transcripts.
• Locates and interviews witnesses.
• Prepares and files necessary court documents.
• Attends and participates in court appearances and legal proceedings.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and procedures of the Arizona justice system.
• Knowledge of the application of statutes and legal precedents.
• Knowledge of legal and administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of the preparation of legal defenses and prosecutions.
• Skill in rendering logical, clear, and effective arguments.
• Skill in interpreting statutes, case histories, and various laws.
• Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skill in conducting computerized legal research.
• Skill in preparing documents by word processing.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Current membership in the State Bar of Arizona.