Equipment Operator Skilled (Class A CDL) Wastewater Collection

About the role

The Coconino County Attorney's Office is seeking applications for a criminal prosecutor position in Flagstaff. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform prosecution functions and civil representation for the County and County Departments;
• try complex criminal or civil cases;
• review evidence;
• interview witnesses;
• prepare pre-trial legal memoranda;
• select juries;
• prepare and present opening and closing statements;
• examine and cross examine witnesses;
• make and meet legal objections;
• request legal instructions.

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited law school;
• admission to the Arizona State Bar;
• valid Arizona driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment;
• pass a criminal history background check.

Preferences

• Felony or misdemeanor criminal experience in the Arizona Court System;
• Experience with WordPerfect, Word, and PowerPoint software systems.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of substantive law, rules of evidence, trial and court procedures, legal principles and research methods commensurate with the level of experience of the class;
• Computer applications related to the work;
• Standard legal office practices and procedures;
• Techiques for dealing with individuals of varying races, genders, ethnicity and ages, some of whom may have physical or emotional problems and who appear to be difficult, confused or hostile;
• Ability and skill in interviewing a variety of individuals and soliciting needed information to determine facts/circumstances;
• Analyzing cases and applying legal principles;
• Presenting statements of law clearly and logically in written and verbal form;
• Presenting an effective case in court;
• Managing an assigned caseload;
• Preparing clear, concise, accurate and effective legal documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials;
• Maintaining accurate records and files;
• Using sound independent judgment within established legal, policy and procedural guidelines;
• Communicating logically and effectively with a diverse group of clients, witnesses, judges, law enforcement officials, other attorneys and employees of various agencies and departments;
• Demonstrating patience, tact, courtesy and compassion;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work;
• Physical demands: Mobility to work in a standard office and court system, to travel to other locations to interview individuals and gather information, and to use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer, and hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone.

Employee Benefits

• Vacation/Annual Leave;
• Sick Leave;
• 10 Holidays Per Year;
• Health Care Insurance;
• Dental Plan;
• Vision Plan;
• Group Life Insurance;
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan;
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan;
• Personal Day Purchase Program;
• Vacation Sell Back Program;
• Tuition Reimbursement Program;
• Wellness Program;
• Long-Term Disability;
• AZ State Retirement System;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• On-going Training Opportunities;
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass.

License and Physical Demands

• LICENSE: State Bar of Arizona membership;
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office and court system, to travel to other locations to interview individuals and gather information, and to use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer, and hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone.

Required Questions

• Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona? [Yes/No]
• If yes, please indicate when you were admitted. [YYYY-MM-DD]
• Please provide your Arizona bar number. [XXXXXXX]
• If you are not an active member of the State Bar of Arizona, did you sit for the Arizona Bar Examination for the first time in July 2008? [Yes/No]
• Do you possess a Juris Doctorate? [Yes/No]
• If yes, please indicate the following information: (a) Law School, (b) Cumulative GPA and (c) Date of Graduation. [School Name, GPA, YYYY-MM-DD]
• Please list any academic awards, honors and/or scholarships you have received while in law school. Please include dates and a brief statement describing the award, honor and/or scholarship. [Award/Honor, Date, Description]
• For felony and misdemeanor jury trials listed above, please provide (a) the date, (b) case name and number, and (c) your role. Also indicate if you appeared as lead counsel, co-counsel, assisting legal intern, or graduate law clerk for each. [Date, Case Name and Number, Role, Lead Counsel/Co-Counsel/Intern/Graduate Law Clerk]
• Do you have experience, within the last five years, working as a Deputy County Attorney, legal intern or graduate law clerk at a County Attorney's Office? [Yes/No]
• If yes, please (a) identify the County/State of the Attorney's Office, (b) your Actual Job Title and (c) Dates of Employment. [County/State, Job Title, Start Date, End Date]
• Do you have experience as an attorney, legal intern or graduate law clerk with the City Attorney, State Attorney General, U.S. Attorney or Military Judge Advocate General? [Yes/No]
• If yes, please identify the (a) Agency, (b) Actual Job Title and (c) Dates of Employment. [Agency, Job Title, Start Date, End Date]
• Have you participated in a judicial externship program? [Yes/No]
• If yes, please include (a) Supervisor Name and Title, (b) Actual Job Title, (c) whether it was in Federal Court or State Court, (d) dates of externship and (e) number of semesters. [Supervisor Name and Title, Job Title, Federal/State Court, Start Date, End Date, Semesters]
• Have you served as a member of your school's law review or law journal? [Law Review/Law Journal/Neither]
• Have you served as an Editor or Associate Editor of your school's law review or legal journal? [Yes/No]
• List all awards and honors you have received for written or oral advocacy skills. Please include dates and a brief statement describing the award and honor. [Award/Honor, Date, Description]