Criminal Attorney I-II - County Attorney's Office (1025)

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The Position: The Coconino County Attorney's Office is seeking applications for a Deputy Criminal County Attorney position in Flagstaff. Salary is commensurate with experience. Advancement in classification is within the discretion of the County Attorney upon attorney performance and experience.Who We Are: The Coconino County Attorney's Office is a public law office in Northern Arizona located in the heart of Flagstaff. We are a team of approximately 20 attorneys and 30 legal staff who are dedicated to the vigorous and fair prosecution of crime throughout Coconino County, protection of the rights of crime victims, and effective legal representation of the County and County special districts. The CCAO is one of largest law offices in Northern Arizona and sets the example at the State and National levels in vision and design for rural attorney offices.Our Mission: “We serve the public by advocating for justice and empowering our community to thrive.”Our Values: • Justice: We advocate for fair and equitable outcomes.• Service: We value working for something bigger than ourselves.• Trust: We inspire confidence with truth, reliability, and respect.• Integrity: We honor our commitments, with courage.• Connection: We invest in each other and our community.• Excellence: We strive to be our best every day.Our County: Coconino County (Pop. 145,000) lies in the northern section of Arizona and encompasses a diverse landscape of mountains and high desert, national parks, including the Grand Canyon National Park, and tribal lands of the Havasupai, Hualapai, Hopi, and Navajo Nations. It is the second largest county by area in the continental United States and contains a large part of the Coconino National Forest, the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in North America. The county seat is Flagstaff, which is nestled against the San Francisco Peaks, the highest elevation in Arizona. Other communities include Page, Williams, Tusayan, and Sedona.Attorneys perform prosecution functions and civil representation for the County and County Departments, legal representation for clients needing publicly assisted representation in criminal, juvenile, mental health, dependency and severance of parental rights cases following appointment by the courts of Coconino County; and perform related duties as required. Advancement in classification is within the discretion of the Department Director based upon attorney performance.The ideal candidate for this position will have knowledge of Arizona criminal statutory and case law; Superior and Justice Court Criminal Procedures and their application; Rules of evidence; and principles and techniques of legal research. The ideal candidate will have the skills and abilities to analyze and apply legal principles and practices under the supervision and guidance of a lead attorney; prepare, organize, and try misdemeanor cases alone under the guidance of a lead attorney; interview witnesses and complainants; prepare motions, orders, pleadings, and other legal documents; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, orally, and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and representatives from outside agencies. This position is ideal for those who have recently received their bar license and are looking to pursue a career as a felony prosecutor. Opportunity may be given to this attorney to second- chair criminal cases depending on the attorney’s experience, performance, and desire to do so.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Illustrative only)The level and complexity of assignments vary with the level of the position; however, all classes perform the following: • Manages caseloads, which include interviewing and advising clients on their legal rights and obligations• Analyzes case material after investigations; conducts legal research as required• Prepares cases for presentation in court; appears in court and represents clients or the State at court hearings• Prepares and submits legal documents to the courts on behalf of clients or the State• Writes, or word-processes correspondence and reports• Maintains accurate records and files Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Considerable 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- Techniques 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 hostileAbility and Skill in: - Interviewing a variety of individuals and soliciting needed information to determine facts/circumstances- Developing effective strategies for client representation- 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- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work- Working cooperatively with colleagues to accomplish the policies and goals of the officeCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.