Civil Deputy County Attorney — Civil Litigation

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

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;