Civil Deputy County Attorney

Cochise County; Bisbee (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Arizona State Retirement System

Benefits package

Job summary

Cochise County is recruiting a Civil Deputy County Attorney to supervise professional legal services and perform assigned legal tasks under limited supervision. The role involves initiating and defending litigation, legal research, and advising clients, with eligibility to practice in Arizona and to meet county insurance requirements.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school, are licensed and in good standing with the Arizona State Bar, and maintain the driver’s license;

Qualifications

• Experience in analyzing legal issues and providing legal advice, and in litigating criminal or civil cases.
• Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience.
• Thorough knowledge of: principles and practices of law; methods and references in legal research.
• Considerable knowledge of: legal procedures and administrative proceedings; pleadings; rules of evidence.
• Considerable skill in: applying legal knowledge and training; determining alternative courses of action; analyzing and organizing facts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; read/write/speak English; communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; conducts legal research, organizational, and administrative duties; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations; handles appeals.
• This role requires JD and active AZ Bar license, and driving eligibility; maintains court and county insurance requirements.

Skills

litigation experience

legal research

written and oral advocacy

analytical reasoning

administrative duties

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Arizona Bar license

Arizona Bar annual requirements

Arizona Driver’s License

Tools

Legal research methods

Court procedures

Job description

CIVIL DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY

UNCLASSIFIED: Position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.
OPENS: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at any time.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $110,000 - $125,000 annually dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

NATURE OF WORK

Under limited supervision, supervises professional legal services; performs other legal services as assigned. 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.

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school. Must be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements, and maintain a clear criminal record. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License and the ability to be covered by county insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in analyzing legal issues and providing legal advice, and in litigating criminal or civil cases. Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience. Thorough knowledge of:

• principles and practices of law;
• principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.

Considerable knowledge of:

• legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
• methods and practices of pleadings;
• judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.

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 limited supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

Cochise County is an equal employment opportunity employer.