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Job Summary
*Mohave County is currently collecting applications for Attorney
positions for the Public Defenders Department*
Depending on qualifications, may underfill position. This posting may be
used to fill current and future vacancies:
May underfill as Attorney I Range 23, Steps 2-10: \$34.37/hr -
\$43.54/hr
May underfill as Attorney II Range 25, Steps 2-10: \$37.89/hr -
\$48.01/hr
May underfill as Attorney III Range 27, Steps 2-10: \$41.78/hr -
\$52.92/hr
Performs complex professional seasoned (practiced or skilled) or
advanced level legal work through either representing the assigned
department in conducting complex research, litigation, and/or defense
work. As a Senior/Supervising Attorney, incumbent is involved in
planning and directing the work of a major unit responsible for
providing complex professional legal services in a specialized or
assigned area.
REPORTS TO
Work is performed under general direction of a higher authority with
wide latitude for independent judgment and work is reviewed and
evaluated through results obtained.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises technical, functional and/or direct supervision of assigned
professionals, clerical support, investigative and paralegal personnel.
Essential Job Functions
Represents the assigned department in courts of law.
Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public,
co-workers, and work contacts.
Prosecutes and/or Defends all classes of felony and gross misdemeanor
preliminary hearings including murder cases, and murder cases in which
the death penalty is sought to be imposed (if death penalty certified).
Prosecutes and/or Defends complex criminal cases; reviews evidence;
interviews witnesses; prepares pre-trial legal memoranda; selects
juries; prepares and presents opening and closing statements; examines
and cross examines witnesses; makes and meets legal objections; and
requests legal instructions.
Evaluates criminal charges as filed and instructs investigators as to
additional information needed to defend cases; evaluates the information
and determines the appropriate disposition of the case.
Evaluates criminal cases of newer attorneys; suggests lines of
investigation, appropriate trial tactics and legal motions to use; gives
advice as to appropriate dispositions.
Administers programs in a specific field of criminal law; evaluates
effectiveness of particular section in which assigned.
Assists in coordinating court dockets including jury trials, preliminary
hearings, bench trials, sentencing, and probation violation hearings and
motions.
As assigned, supervises and trains assigned attorneys or others in
matters relating to the assigned department.
As assigned, completes performance evaluations; may make hiring
recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and
time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the
activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and recordkeeping
activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and
adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in
departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical
assistance and training.
Makes presentations to consumer, civic, church groups and others
concerning the assigned departments office and the law.
Serves on specific task groups as requested.
Participates in policy-making discussions as requested.
Possesses authority to make office-wide decisions if necessary in the
absence or unavailability of the Department Director, as specifically
delegated by the Department Director in strict accordance with the
policies of the department.
Obtains additional knowledge of legal, judicial and other job-related
fields through reading of relat d information and materials and
attending training and educational classes.
Maintains files; compiles reports and statistics as needed.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs related work as required.
Performs special assignments as requested.
Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in
accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.