Deputy County Attorney
The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the citizens of Gila County and the security of their property and to seek punishment for criminal offenders.
This position drafts court documents, represents victims in court and argues their cases, and negotiates with the opposing counsel. The attorney also communicates with relevant parties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES |
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This position occasionally assigns activities to other employees. | ||
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
TIME SPENT |
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40% |
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30% |
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20% |
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10% |
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BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES |
This position has no responsibility over any types of budget. |
PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES |
Provides project resource allocation based on pre-approved resources on technology projects. |
ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES |
This position trains colleagues, explains County procedures, participates in meetings, speaks with the media, conducts meetings and provides advocacy before the courts. |
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES |
This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, procedures, court pleadings, motions, formal letters and press releases. |
INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC |
Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person. |
INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS |
Regularly (More than 55% but less than 70% in a year) |
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED |
Juris Doctorate Degree |
MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
No previous experience. |
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED/PREFERRED |
Arizona Supreme Court Bar Licensure, Arizona Bar Association Membership.
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Drivers License. |
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED |
Public safety and security; law and government; Federal, State, Local laws, regulations, Statutes; public safety regulations and information technology. |
SKILLS REQUIRED |
Analytical thinking; analytical writing; reading; presentation (small to medium groups); persuading and influencing; negotiating; problem solving and time management. |
ABILITIES REQUIRED |
Fully and quickly comprehend spoken words; express one's self orally; express self through written words; maintain auditory attention and read and write at college level. |
PHYSICAL DEMANDS |
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WORK ENVIRONMENT |
Incumbents in this position regularly spends time in office environment; routinely spends time in library, auditorium; occasionally spends time in automobile. |
SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE |
Incumbents in this position are generally not exposed to safety risk; may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens and individuals with high level of emotional distress. |
PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS |
Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department. |
CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR |
Potential errors can have legal ramifications, loss of funding, loss of organizations credibility. |
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