Description:

We are seeking experienced applicants to join the Civil Division of the A Government Entity. The Civil Division serves as counsel to county government and is a highly collegial office located in Bisbee, AZ.

Attorneys hoping to improve a work-life balance will find that to be an obtainable goal. We offer a flex schedule in a location of great weather and little traffic. Bisbee's summer temperatures average approximately 85° F., and the winter is mild with an occasional snow day. Most of the A Government Entity lives in nearby Sierra Vista, which was recently named by Fortune magazine as a Best Place to Live for Families, and has been rated as the 3rd most affordable housing market in the US.

A Government Entity has much to offer outdoor enthusiasts. There is great hiking in the Huachuca Mountains and the Chiricahua Mountains, and A Government Entity is the start of the Arizona Trail. There is rock climbing in the Dragoon Mountains. The San Pedro River is a top-rated birding location, and Sierra Vista is the hummingbird capitol of the US. A Government Entity's fantastic weather means outdoor recreation can be enjoyed year-round.

County employment provides membership in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the County's own wellness program. The Arizona State Retirement System is a trusted, sustainable, and well-managed retirement system that provides long term disability, retiree health insurance, and lifetime pension benefits to government employees who have dedicated their careers to serving the citizens of Arizona. And A Government Entity offers a robust wellness program through our medical insurance, covering all wellness opportunities at no cost for the employee and eligible dependents. Offerings include traditional onsite screenings such as healthy heart blood draw, biometrics, and mammograms, as well as cardiac and organ screenings and more! In addition, the County has a personal trainer on staff to perform health assessments, assist with building fitness routines to meet individual needs, personal trainer opportunities and additional fitness classes.

Essential Functions:
Under general supervision, supervises professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned. Supervises and reviews the work of staff attorneys serving as Attorney I, II and III.

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:
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school; admission to the State Bar of Arizonna; ten (10) 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:
Knowledge, Skills and 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.