RoleCriminal, and/or Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency experience preferred. Yavapai County Public Defender's Office has openings for highly motivated prosecutors with varied experience levels, from entry level to veteran prosecutors. We are a collegial paperless office where all employees have the option to work remotely from their homes, in the office full-time, or a hybrid arrangement. At our office, you'll receive mentoring without micro-management and the opportunity to conduct many jury trials. Salary range is $ 78,254.84 (entry level) to $132,785 (highly experienced) depending on experience. Benefits are competitive. We would love to talk with you about our office and your interests. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Initiates and engages criminal prosecution, and/or initiates, engages, and defends civil litigation, which include investigating facts, analyzing facts, applying legal knowledge, planning trial strategy, consulting with parties and expert and lay witnesses, and negotiating and resolving litigation prior to trial. Conducts criminal and civil trials on behalf of county, and represent county at administrative and other hearings.
- Advises county departments as clients and various law enforcement agencies on civil and criminal matters.
- Performs legal research and drafts, reviews and prepares legal documents including motions, petitions, opinions and demands.
- Drafts, reviews and prepares appeals and post-conviction relief proceedings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona.
Other SkillsInterpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; ability to analyze and organize factual information and make persuasive legal arguments.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITSYavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
ELECTIVE COVERAGE• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
PLEASE NOTE• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Click here to view our benefits summary.Closing Date/Time: 8/6/2024 5:00 PM Arizona
