Part-Time Attorney I, II or III (Benefits Eligible)

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Part-Time Attorney I, II or III (Benefits Eligible)

Cochise County

See Position Description

Bisbee/Sierra Vista, AZ

B Regular, Part-Time

080923

Legal Advocate

05/20/2025

Essential Functions

• 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): May supervise junior staff; handles appeals.
• Attorney III (in addition to Attorney I and II): May supervise 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference may be given to candidates with experience in criminal, appellate, and/or dependency case law.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Attorney I / Working 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 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 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 I / Good skill in: applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities; principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Attorney I / Working 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 / Good 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 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 I, II, 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.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
• Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time.

Mental Application

• Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Employer

Cochise County

Address: Cochise County 1415 Melody Lane, Building G
Bisbee, Arizona, 85603

Phone: (520) 432-9700

Website: http://www.cochise.az.gov