3002 - Attorney II - Unclassified (County Attorney)
Apply NowCompany: Pima County, AZ
Location: Tucson, AZ 85705
Description:
Salary: $91,201.00 - $173,282.00 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3002CA-20240315
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A REGISTER for current and future ATTORNEY II - UNCLASSIFIED vacancies which serves all levels/assignments of Attorney in the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the Pima County Attorney's Office.
A RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLE ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Applications will be considered incomplete without a resume and writing sample.
A COVER LETTER IS REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.
Salary Grade: A3
Pay Range
Full Range: $91,201 - $173,282
Annual Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
For more information about the Pima County Attorney's Office, please visit their website at:
Coordinates and conducts professional legal work in units within the Office of the Pima County Attorney. Incumbents perform advanced-level legal work in the area assigned for either criminal or civil matters. Attorneys at this level regularly prepare, defend prosecute, and resolve the most complex legal work involving serious and consequential matters demanding a higher degree of resourcefulness, skill, and knowledge than that assigned to lower-level attorneys. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment, and professional discretion. This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Prosecutes or defends the most difficult and complex criminal or civil cases brought for and against the County, in State or Federal Courts;
Manages the most demanding criminal or civil cases in public sector law;
Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;
Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by county officials;
Prepares legal opinions and advises county officials on a variety of legal matters;
Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims' Rights;
Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;
Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts complex bench and jury trials;
Develops, refines, and presents legal strategies, reviews legal documents, extracts relevant information, evaluates legal issues and legal system variables and negotiates agreements;
Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues;
Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;
Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;
Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Minimum Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate. Five (5) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
SPECIAL NOTICE ITEM: A resume and writing sample are required with a completed application. A cover letter is requested to be submitted with the application.
Documents must be uploaded to the application at the time of submission.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
Special Notice Items: All positions require the successful completion of a thorough background investigation due to the need for access to detention, courts, corrections, and or law enforcement facilities, or associated confidential information, documents and materials.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by
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ATTORNEY UNCLASSIFIED - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:The following questions are designed to assist Human Resources in determining those specialty areas in which you have the training, experience and interest. Your application will not be referred for consideration to those departments/divisions for which you indicated no interest or left blank.
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Do you wish to be considered for employment with the CRIMINAL DIVISION of the Pima County Attorney's Office?
03
Do you wish to be considered for employment with the CIVIL DIVISION of the Pima County Attorney's Office?(If "Yes", please submit a copy of your resume and sample of legal writing with your application.)
04
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law?
05
List name of school and date of graduation:
06
Currently admitted to the Arizona Bar?
07
If "Yes" provide the date of first admission, If "No" please input "N/A".
08
Currently hold Bar Certification in another state?
09
If "Yes" list the state(s) and date(s) admitted:
10
If "Yes" provide the date of first admission:
11
Pending Arizona Bar results?
12
Indicate TOTAL number of years of experience as an Attorney:
13
FELONY CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
14
MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
15
APPEALS CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
16
JUVENILE COURT EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
17
Example of most serious Criminal cases handled (include Felony, Juvenile, Appeals):
18
CIVIL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
19
Example of most serious Civil cases handled:
20
OTHER EXPERIENCE - Indicate Probate, Disability Law, etc.:(Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
21
Have you completed the Arizona Supreme Court Private Fiduciary Program Registration?
22
If "Yes", when did you attend the program?
23
Please indicate Law School Experience in Adv. Moot Court:
24
Please indicate Clinical Law School Experience:
25
Please indicate Law School Experience with Law Review:
26
Please indicate Law School Experience with Trial Practice:
27
Please indicate Law School Experience as 38(D) Student:
28
Please list your GPA and Class Rank from Law School:
29
LEGAL EXPERIENCE (Part 1): Please select ALL fields of law that you have legal experience in, as an ATTORNEY:
30
LEGAL EXPERIENCE (Part 2):Based on your selections above, please indicate: 1. The specialty area of law.2. The number of years of legal experience (as an Attorney).3. Any Trial Assistance (Court / Jury) experience in that specialty area.
31
SPECIALITY AREAS OF LAW:Please select all of the areas of law that you are interested in:
Required Question
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 3002CA-20240315
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 03/15/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A REGISTER for current and future ATTORNEY II - UNCLASSIFIED vacancies which serves all levels/assignments of Attorney in the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the Pima County Attorney's Office.
A RESUME AND WRITING SAMPLE ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Applications will be considered incomplete without a resume and writing sample.
A COVER LETTER IS REQUESTED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION.
Salary Grade: A3
Pay Range
Full Range: $91,201 - $173,282
Annual Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
For more information about the Pima County Attorney's Office, please visit their website at:
Coordinates and conducts professional legal work in units within the Office of the Pima County Attorney. Incumbents perform advanced-level legal work in the area assigned for either criminal or civil matters. Attorneys at this level regularly prepare, defend prosecute, and resolve the most complex legal work involving serious and consequential matters demanding a higher degree of resourcefulness, skill, and knowledge than that assigned to lower-level attorneys. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment, and professional discretion. This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Prosecutes or defends the most difficult and complex criminal or civil cases brought for and against the County, in State or Federal Courts;
Manages the most demanding criminal or civil cases in public sector law;
Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;
Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by county officials;
Prepares legal opinions and advises county officials on a variety of legal matters;
Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims' Rights;
Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;
Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts complex bench and jury trials;
Develops, refines, and presents legal strategies, reviews legal documents, extracts relevant information, evaluates legal issues and legal system variables and negotiates agreements;
Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues;
Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;
Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;
Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- civil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law;
- laws, court decisions, rules of civil and criminal evidence and procedure;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems;
- legal research;
- legal and professional ethics.
Skill in:
- working independently on exceptionally complex assignments;
- working cooperatively with others, often under stressful conditions;
- performing difficult and complex legal research;
- effectively preparing, presenting and conducting extremely complex cases of law;
- applying legal analysis, research, and writing techniques to draft clear, concise, and organized legal correspondence, memoranda, documents and pleadings;
- developing and acting on sound legal strategies;
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents to ascertain the determining aspects of cases and presenting material in a clear and logical form;
- effectively and efficiently negotiating the just resolution of assigned cases;
- developing and maintaining professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community;
- communicating effectively with victims, witnesses, judges, other agencies and members of the public;
- communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctorate. Five (5) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
SPECIAL NOTICE ITEM: A resume and writing sample are required with a completed application. A cover letter is requested to be submitted with the application.
Documents must be uploaded to the application at the time of submission.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.
Special Notice Items: All positions require the successful completion of a thorough background investigation due to the need for access to detention, courts, corrections, and or law enforcement facilities, or associated confidential information, documents and materials.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by
01
ATTORNEY UNCLASSIFIED - SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:The following questions are designed to assist Human Resources in determining those specialty areas in which you have the training, experience and interest. Your application will not be referred for consideration to those departments/divisions for which you indicated no interest or left blank.
02
Do you wish to be considered for employment with the CRIMINAL DIVISION of the Pima County Attorney's Office?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you wish to be considered for employment with the CIVIL DIVISION of the Pima County Attorney's Office?(If "Yes", please submit a copy of your resume and sample of legal writing with your application.)
- Yes
- No
04
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited school of law?
- Yes
- No
- Pending graduation
05
List name of school and date of graduation:
06
Currently admitted to the Arizona Bar?
- Yes
- No
- Pending Arizona Bar results
07
If "Yes" provide the date of first admission, If "No" please input "N/A".
08
Currently hold Bar Certification in another state?
- Yes
- No
09
If "Yes" list the state(s) and date(s) admitted:
10
If "Yes" provide the date of first admission:
11
Pending Arizona Bar results?
- Yes
- No
12
Indicate TOTAL number of years of experience as an Attorney:
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 5 years
- 6 to 10 years
- More than 10 years
13
FELONY CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
14
MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
15
APPEALS CRIMINAL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
16
JUVENILE COURT EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
17
Example of most serious Criminal cases handled (include Felony, Juvenile, Appeals):
18
CIVIL EXPERIENCE - (Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
19
Example of most serious Civil cases handled:
20
OTHER EXPERIENCE - Indicate Probate, Disability Law, etc.:(Please list the Type of Case; Course Work or Training; Work Experience (Years/# of Cases); Jury or Court Trials; Prosecution/Defense):
21
Have you completed the Arizona Supreme Court Private Fiduciary Program Registration?
- Yes
- No
22
If "Yes", when did you attend the program?
23
Please indicate Law School Experience in Adv. Moot Court:
24
Please indicate Clinical Law School Experience:
25
Please indicate Law School Experience with Law Review:
26
Please indicate Law School Experience with Trial Practice:
27
Please indicate Law School Experience as 38(D) Student:
28
Please list your GPA and Class Rank from Law School:
29
LEGAL EXPERIENCE (Part 1): Please select ALL fields of law that you have legal experience in, as an ATTORNEY:
- Administrative
- Adult - Dependency and Severances
- Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Civil Law
- Collections
- Contracts
- Constitutional
- Corporation
- Criminal - Defense
- Criminal - Prosecution
- Domestic / Family Support
- Economic Crime / White Collar Crime
- Eminent Domain
- Employment
- Environmental
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Juvenile
- Juvenile - Delinquency
- Juvenile - Dependency and Severances
- Labor
- Land Use
- Medical Malpractice
- Mental Health
- Personal Injury
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Tort
- Water
- Worker's Compensation
- Zoning
- OTHER (Please describe below)
30
LEGAL EXPERIENCE (Part 2):Based on your selections above, please indicate: 1. The specialty area of law.2. The number of years of legal experience (as an Attorney).3. Any Trial Assistance (Court / Jury) experience in that specialty area.
31
SPECIALITY AREAS OF LAW:Please select all of the areas of law that you are interested in:
- Administrative
- Adult - Dependency and Severances
- Appeals
- Bankruptcy
- Civil Law
- Collections
- Contracts
- Corporate
- Criminal - Defense
- Criminal - Prosecution
- Domestic / Family Support
- Economic Crime / White Collar Crime
- Eminent Domain
- Employment
- Environmental
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Juvenile
- Labor
- Land Use
- Medical Malpractice
- Mental Health
- Personal Injury
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Tax
- Tort
- Tribal Law
- Water
- Worker's Compensation
- Zoning
- OTHER
Required Question