Attorney IV - Public Defenders Office

Arizona Employer • Flagstaff, AZ • 10h ago

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7295137

Nature of Work

Attorneys provide legal representation for clients needing public assisted representation in criminal, juvenile, mental health, dependency and severance of parental rights cases following appointment by the courts of Coconino County; and perform related duties as required. Advancement in classification is within the discretion of the Department Director based upon attorney performance.\ \ Hiring Range\ Attorney IV 101,629-106,710\ \

Typical Duties

(Illustrative only)\ The level and complexity of assignments vary with the level of the position; however, all classes perform the following:\ Manages caseloads, which include interviewing and advising clients on their legal rights and obligations\ Analyzes case material after investigations; conducts legal research as required\ Prepares cases for presentation in court; appears in court and represents clients or the State at court hearings\ Prepares and submits legal documents to the courts on behalf of clients or the State\ Writes, or word-processes correspondence and reports\ Maintains accurate records and files\ \ Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:\

Substantive law, rules of evidence, trial and court procedures, legal

principles and research methods commensurate with the level of experience of the class\

Computer applications related to the work\

Standard legal office practices and procedures\

Techniques for dealing with individuals of varying races, genders,

ethnicity and ages, some of whom may have physical or emotional problems and who appear to be difficult, confused or hostile\ \ Ability and Skill in:\

Interviewing a variety of individuals and soliciting needed

information to determine facts/circumstances\

Developing effective strategies for client representation\

Analyzing cases and applying legal principles\

Presenting statements of law clearly and logically in written and

verbal form\

Presenting an effective case in court\

Managing an assigned caseload\

Preparing clear, concise, accurate and effective legal documents,

reports, correspondence and other written materials\ -Maintaining accurate records and files\

Using sound independent judgment within established legal, policy and

procedural guidelines\

Communicating logically and effectively with a diverse group of

clients, witnesses, judges, law enforcement officials, other attorneys and employees of various agencies and departments\

Demonstrating patience, tact, courtesy and compassion\

Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety\

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with

those contacted in the course of the work\

Working cooperatively with colleagues to accomplish the policies and

goals of the office

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