Attorney II - Civil Division
Pima County
- Tucson, AZ
- $91,201-173,282 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Full Range: $91,201 - $173,282Annual Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.For more information about the Pima County Attorney's Office, please visit their website at:The Civil Division is seeking an experienced attorney (5+ years) for the Tort Unit. Candidates must have demonstrable experience in tort litigation, preferably Section 1983 claims, and in government and/or business tort litigation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready!This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.Duties/Responsibilities(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)Prosecutes or defends the most difficult and complex criminal or civil cases brought for and against the County, in State or Federal Courts;Manages the most demanding criminal or civil cases in public sector law;Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by county officials;Prepares legal opinions and advises county officials on a variety of legal matters;Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims' Rights;Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts complex bench and jury trials;Develops, refines, and presents legal strategies, reviews legal documents, extracts relevant information, evaluates legal issues and legal system variables and negotiates agreements;Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues;Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County;Performs other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of:
- civil, criminal, constitutional, or administrative law;
- laws, court decisions, rules of civil and criminal evidence and procedure;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems;
- legal research;
- legal and professional ethics.
- working independently on exceptionally complex assignments;
- working cooperatively with others, often under stressful conditions;
- performing difficult and complex legal research;
- effectively preparing, presenting, and conducting extremely complex cases of law;
- applying legal analysis, research, and writing techniques to draft clear, concise, and organized legal correspondence, memoranda, documents, and pleadings;
- developing and acting on sound legal strategies;
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents to ascertain the determining aspects of cases and presenting material in a clear and logical form;
- effectively and efficiently negotiating the just resolution of assigned cases;
- developing and maintaining professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community;
- communicating effectively with victims, witnesses, judges, other agencies, and members of the public;
- communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Documents must be uploaded to the application at the time of submission.Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Supplemental InformationLicenses and Certificates: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver's license is required at the time of application. Valid AZ driver's license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.Special Notice Items: All positions require the successful completion of a thorough background investigation due to the need for access to detention, courts, corrections, and or law enforcement facilities, or associated confidential information, documents, and materials.EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by .