Attorney II III or IV (Criminal Division of County Attorney) - Bisbee *Underfill May Be Considered*

About the role

Position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law. Opens Friday, July 10, 2026; closes when filled. Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 annually based on qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package including membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. Requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening.

Nature of Work

• Attorney II: Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned. Minimum: two years legal experience.
• Attorney III: Under limited supervision provides professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned. Minimum: four years legal experience.
• Attorney IV: Under limited supervision provides professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned. Minimum: seven years legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentors junior staff.
• Handles appeals, special actions, and post-conviction relief matters.
• Conducts jury trials of moderate difficulty as first chair.
• Handles complex felony cases or high-volume misdemeanor caseloads with limited supervision.
• Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research and administrative duties; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice; performs factual investigations; handles appeals.
• Conducts jury trials and handles the most complex cases as first chair.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
• Attorney II: Minimum two years relevant legal experience.
• Attorney III: Minimum four years relevant legal experience.
• Attorney IV: Minimum seven years relevant legal experience; significant trial or litigation experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience.

Skills

• 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; legal research principles, methods, materials, practices and references.
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Considerable skill in applying legal knowledge and training; determining alternative courses of action; analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents; rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments; presenting and arguing cases in court; handling unanticipated problems smoothly.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; follow written and verbal instruction; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Essential functions require lifting, manual dexterity, and ability to communicate.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 10 pounds; involves walking, standing or sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
• Mental application: Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions; requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed under general to limited supervision in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires travel within the county and outside the county as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.