Deputy County Attorney II

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Under the overall direction of the County Attorney and immediate supervision by the Chief Deputy County Attorney, provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty; provides other legal services as required or assigned.

Essential Job Functions & Duties and Responsibilities:

• Initiates and engages criminal prosecution, and/or initiates civil litigation which includes investigating facts, analyzing facts, applying legal knowledge, planning trial strategy, consulting parties, interviewing expert and lay witnesses and negotiating and resolving litigation prior to trial.
• Conducts criminal and civil trials on behalf of the County Attorney and represents the County Attorney at administrative and other hearings.
• Advises law enforcement agencies in criminal matters.
• Performs legal research and drafts, reviews and prepares legal documents including motion, pleadings, petitions, opinions and demands.
• Drafts, reviews and prepares appeals and post-conviction relief proceedings.
• Demonstrates a through knowledge of federal, state and county law, federal, state and county administrative rules, the rules of evidence, criminal rules of procedure, administrative rules, rules of the court, rules of ethics for attorneys and office policy and procedure.
• Exercises increased authority in decision-making and discretion when negotiating and resolving litigation, and in determining alternative courses of action.
• Maintains a case management system with electronic software to handle a large volume of cases, meet deadlines and prepare for meetings, court proceedings, hearing and trials and demonstrates a thorough knowledge of specific areas of criminal and/or civil areas of practice.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate
• Admission to the State Bar of Arizona
• Pass a background investigation.
• AND Deputy County Attorney I: Deputy County Attorney II: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

• Knowledge of:
• Civil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law.
• Laws, court decisions, and rules of evidence and procedure
• Presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems.
• Principles, methods, materials, practices and references in utilizing legal research.
• Legal and professional ethics.
• Skill in:
• Applying legal analysis, research and writing techniques to draft clear, concise, and organized legal correspondence, memoranda, documents and pleadings.
• Interviewing witnesses to obtain facts.
• Researching and analyzing legal documents and instruments.
• Developing and acting on sound legal strategies.
• Presenting and arguing cases in court
• Effectively and efficiently negotiating the just resolution of assigned cases.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others.

Supplemental Information

• Annual Salary Range: $77,792.00 - $95,700.60 DOE (competitive salary based on qualifications)
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, and professional development opportunities. For information regarding benefits, click here (Download PDF reader).

Why Join La Paz County?

Working for La Paz County offers more than just a career—it’s a chance to make a difference in your community. You’ll join a dedicated team of professionals committed to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The county also offers a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth.

La Paz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $77,792.00 - $95,700.60 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently or have you ever been employed by La Paz County?
• Are you in any way related to a current employee of La Paz County?
• Are you over the age of 18?
• Have you been convicted of a felony within the last seven (7) years?
• Do you certify that the information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and understand that any false or misleading statements or omission of information may result in immediate removal from consideration of employment?
• Do you authorize investigation of all statements contained in or related to this application for employment by La Paz County, its employees, and agents and authorize disclosure of information contained in the application or discovered by investigation to La Paz County, my employing officer, agency, or department as provided by law?
• Do you hereby release from liability and agree to hold harmless under any and all possible causes of legal action, La Pa County, its officers, employees, and agents, as well as any present or former employer, educational institution, person, or legal entity, its officers, employees, or agents, for any statements, acts, or omissions made in the course of the investigation and release from liability shall apply to any right of action that might accrue to myself, my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives?
• If offered employment, do you understand that false, misleading, or omitted information given in my application or interview(s) may result in immediate discharge and is not subject to any grievance process and acknowledge that making false statements or omissions in connection with this application is a crime punishable as provided in Title 13 of the Arizona Revised Statutes?

Experience:

• Clerical: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $77,792 - $95,701