Attorney - Yavapai County Attorney's Office

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent position at Yavapai County Attorney's Office offering varied experience levels for County Attorneys, emphasizing trial work in both criminal and civil divisions. This role promotes a balanced work environment with options for remote arrangements, competitive salaries, and extensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have legal knowledge from an accredited school and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Free medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

CALM subscription

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the State Bar of Arizona.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in criminal prosecution and civil litigation.
• Conduct trials and represent the county in hearings.
• Draft and prepare legal documents.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Effective written communication

Analytical skills

Persuasive legal arguments

Education

Graduation from an accredited law school

Job description

The County Attorney's Office currently has openings in both Criminal and Civil Divisions.

Yavapai County Attorney's Office is seeking highly motivated prosecutors with various experience levels, from entry-level to veteran attorneys. We are a collegial, paperless office offering options for remote work, in-office, or hybrid arrangements. Employees receive mentoring without micro-management and have opportunities to conduct jury trials. Salary ranges from $80,790.30 (entry level) to $144,942.10 (experienced), depending on experience. Benefits are competitive and include free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, ten paid holidays, retirement and savings plans, tuition reimbursement, a CALM subscription, and more. For details, click here to view our complete benefits package.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.

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Successful applicants may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the John R. Justice Program (note: Yavapai County does not administer these programs). More information can be found at Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Help Tool | Federal Student Aid and John R. Justice (JRJ) Program | Overview | Bureau of Justice Assistance.

At Yavapai County Government, we uphold our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation. We serve our community because we care and believe people matter.

The County Attorney position is located in Central Arizona, near Prescott, with its beautiful natural landscapes, four seasons, and average temperature of 70 degrees. Yavapai County, established in 1864, is named after the Yavapai Tribe, meaning 'people of the sun.'

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Initiate and engage in criminal prosecution and/or civil litigation, including investigating facts, analyzing legal issues, planning trial strategies, consulting with witnesses, and negotiating resolutions.
2. Conduct criminal and civil trials and represent the county at hearings.
3. Advise county departments and law enforcement agencies on legal matters.
4. Perform legal research, draft, review, and prepare legal documents such as motions, petitions, opinions, and demands.
5. Handle appeals and post-conviction relief proceedings.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze factual information and make persuasive legal arguments.