Description:
Essential Functions:As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.
Typical Duties: (Illustrative Only) Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research, organizational, and administrative duties; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations; handles appeals; supervises and reviews the work of of staff attorneys serving as Attorney I, II, and III.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school; admission to the State Bar of Arizona; seven (7) years of relevant legal experience; significant trial or litigation experience required; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and the ability to be covered by county insurance.
An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Exceptional 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 and practices of management and supervision;
- principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research.
Considerable skill in:
- applying legal knowledge and training;
- determining alternative courses of action;
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
- rendering logical, clear, and effective written reports and oral arguments;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
Ability to:
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
- read, write, and speak English;
- follow written and verbal instruction;
- communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls.
Physical Requirements:
Essential functions of this position require: lifting up to 20 pounds, 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.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.