Description:

Nature of Work:
The Position:
The Coconino County Attorney's Office is seeking applications for a Deputy Criminal County Attorney I or II position in Flagstaff. This specific position would administer our Step-Up Deferred Prosecution Program and other alternative prosecution programming, under the supervision of another attorney. This position is grant-funded for a period of three (3) years under the Rural Prosecution and Diversion grant ending 06/30/2029. 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.

Typical 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

(Specific to this current assignment)

Meets with applicants to the program for screening and assessment
Meets with participants as necessary to aid progress in the program
Coordinates treatment and counseling resources for program participants
Reviews status reports of program participants
May periodically cover court obligations in Recovery Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans' Court, advising court and consulting with treatment teams on treatment approaches, participant progress, and consequences for violating program rules

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: public speaking, 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
Attorney I is the entry-level attorney class. Incumbents learn court procedures, office policy and the application of laws and legal procedures; and are assigned to routine cases while gaining experience. Incumbents may assist a more experienced attorney or be assigned a full and separate caseload of cases with a minimum degree of difficulty.

Coconino County may consider underfilling an Attorney I with a candidate who is in the process of obtaining their AZ State Bar license. The underfill may be hired at 5% below entry and will have up to 6 months from date of hire to obtain the AZ State Bar license.

Attorney II is distinguished from Attorney I by the greater difficulty of cases assigned and the lesser degree of supervision received. Incumbents perform legal work of increasing difficulty. (Minimum of one and one-half years of experience required)

These positions are safety sensitive.

These positions are At-Will.
These positions are exempt from overtime.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part-time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

License:
Current active membership in the State Bar of Arizona. Possession of, or ability to attain, a valid Arizona driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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 hostile
Available treatment resources for alternative prosecution program participants

Ability 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
Communicating with alternative prosecution program participants to assess treatment needs and coordinate available resources
Engaging in problem-solving with specialty courts to assess areas of need and apply appropriate treatment or counseling measures
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 office