Attorney (Various Levels)

at Yuma County in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Job Summary This position is advertised from the minimum to the maximum hourly rate. NATURE OF WORK Under administrative direction with wide latitude for independent judgment, develops policies and procedures in assigned areas of work; performs professional legal work in the prosecution or defense of criminal or civil cases; incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective appointing attorney. Example of Work (Illustrative Only) Acts under the authority of and as provided by the Yuma County Attorney, Public Defender or Legal Defender in prosecuting or defending persons charged with criminal offenses or in resolving civil legal issues; manages and prioritizes assigned caseload; provides guidance to management on procedural issues; assures that cases are resolved within office policy guidelines; directs criminal and civil investigations; advises law enforcement agencies on legal issues; reviews criminal and civil cases and assignments; conducts officer/witness/victim/defendant interviews; formulates and offers pleas when appropriate; prepares and conducts probable cause determinations; reviews changes and updates in criminal law; develops trial strategy; conducts legal research; drafts complaints, briefs, motions and other legal documents; develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for trial; monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice, recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements; screens and assigns cases, assigns tasks and projects; counsels, trains and coaches attorneys and support personnel; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; provides direction and guidance in legal analysis, strategies and negotiations; participates in meetings with County Officials, local and national law enforcement, judicial, professional and community groups; may be required to supervise other attorneys and/or units within the office of department on a routine and/or interim basis; and reviews and evaluates performance of professional staff and support staff; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.