Attorney IV (Senior/Supervising Attorney)

• Admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona, or eligibility for admission by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g).
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA law school.
• Willingness to attain additional knowledge of legal, judicial and other job-related fields through reading of related information and materials and attending training and educational classes.

• Admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona, or eligibility for admission by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g).
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA law school.
• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work.
• Must have demonstrated trial skills through performance of both bench and jury trials at a minimum of the Justice Court level, Superior Court experience is preferred.

• Admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona, or eligibility for admission by Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g).
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA law school.
• Five (5) year of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work.
• Must have demonstrated trial skills through performance of both bench and jury trials at a Superior Court level.

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona (please list on application), or eligible for admission by Rule 38(g).
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA law school.
• Seven (7) years' experience in criminal defense performing responsible, complex professional legal work.
• Some experience performing administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

• Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research and presentation in civil/criminal law.
• Methods and practices of defending criminal/civil cases and of effective techniques in the preparation and presentation of cases in court.
• Court rules and procedures, rules of evidence, and Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Interviewing and investigative techniques.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
• Common law, State and Federal statutory, constitutional and case law.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

Ability to:

• Set priorities, plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate professionals, investigatory and clerical personnel.
• Train subordinate and/or less experienced professional personnel in legal research and presentation methods and procedures.
• Obtain additional knowledge of legal, judicial and other job-related fields through reading of related information and materials and attending training and educational classes.
• Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned with difficult and complex cases and to effectively present such materials in clear and logical form and in an oral or written presentation.
• Understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and precedents.
• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, procedures and policies regarding legal work and services to include departmental procedures and requirements.
• Read, interpret and apply technical materials encountered as a result of work assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate tactfully and effectively with administrative officials, County governmental officials, employees, court officials, and the public both orally and in writing.
• Investigate and elicit information from people to include those who may be under emotional strain and/or angry and hostile.
• Prepare, present and conduct trial defenses and appeals effectively.
• Determine alternative courses of action.
• Present and argue cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
• Maintain confidentiality, objectivity and freedom from prejudice.
• Manage problems which may be controversial or sensitive in nature.
• Understand and grasp ideas quickly and follow instructions with initiative and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
• Perform the essential functions and fulfill the working conditions/physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.