Deputy County Attorney, Civil Division

Gila County; Globe (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila County is hiring a Deputy County Attorney for the Civil Division to deliver legal advice to the Board of Supervisors and support County officials. The role includes providing competent representation in civil matters, handling litigation, and reviewing County contracts.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and a strong understanding of civil law. This position is crucial for minimizing legal risks for the County and its elected officials.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
• Strong knowledge of civil law and litigation processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation for Board of Supervisors and County officials.
• Prosecute and defend civil actions involving the County.
• Review and approve legal contracts for the County.

Skills

Legal advice

Civil law

Litigation

Contract review

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The purpose of the Deputy County Attorney, Civil Division is to provide competent legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) and other County elected officials, and to assist the County Attorney in all civil matters. This attorney stands as a gatekeeper for all legal actions taken by the BOS and helps further County goals, minimizing the risk of litigation against the County and the personal liability of County elected officials for their official actions. This position provides legal advice and representation for assigned County bodies, as well as legal revision and approval of the County’s legal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and representation for Board of Supervisors, other County elected officials, County department heads, and boards of Gila Community College District and other special taxing districts.
• Prosecutes all civil actions involving the County and defends the County in all civil actions not covered by the County insurance risk pool.
• Provides legal review, revision and approval of legal contracts entered into by County.
• Assists County Attorney in other assigned tasks and acts for County Attorney in assigned adjudicative proceedings.
• Provides consultation to newer attorneys within County Attorneys Office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.