Attorney IV

Job Description:

Attorney IV

Description

Job Summary

Mohave County Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for an Attorney IV in the Civil Division.

Depending on qualifications, may underfill position. This posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Attorney Intern Range 13, Steps 1-18: $21.09 - $34.87
Attorney I Range 23, Steps 1-17: $34.37 - $55.17
Attorney II Range 25, Steps 1-17: $37.89 - $60.81
Attorney III Range 27, Steps 1-17: $41.78 - $67.04
Attorney IV Range 29, Steps 1-17: $46.06 - $73.91

This is one classification in a progressive series of Attorney positions which 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 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

• Advises county employees on civil-related legal issues.
• Advises the statutory county officers and their departments regarding civil legal matters and represents them in court and regulatory actions.
• Provide written opinions to county officers and their employees on matters relating to the duties of their offices.
• Act as the legal advisor to the board of supervisors, attend its meetings and oppose claims against the county that the county attorney deems unjust or illegal.
• Represents the assigned departments on civil matters in courts of law and regulatory agencies.
• Responds to emails, questions, and phone calls from county employees regarding civil legal matters that arise within their departments.
• Defends the County and county employees in civil lawsuits.
• Attends Commissions, Committees, and Board meetings to provide legal advice to the respective public bodies and their members.
• Represents the County in Title 36 mental health hearings, reviews petitions for court ordered evaluation and court-ordered treatment and provide advice regarding the Title 36 process.
• Represents and advises Mohave County and the Mohave County Treasurer in all tax lien foreclosures.
• Reviews and responds to Public Records Requests received by Mohave County.
• Advises and represents civil code enforcement for legal issues involving environmental and trash abatements, public health enforcement, and zoning enforcement.
• Represents and advises the Development Services Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission on matters concerning planning and zoning.
• Represents Mohave County in civil forfeiture proceedings and advises law enforcement on legal issues that involve the civil forfeiture of property seized in a criminal case.
• Coordinates civil litigation with outside legal counsel when Mohave County is named as a party to the action.
• Represents and defends Mohave County and the Mohave County Recorder in election lawsuits and election challenges.
• Conducts transactional work on behalf of Mohave County.
• Reviews, drafts and edits legal documents, such as contracts, intergovernmental agreements, liens, deeds, and memorandums of understanding.
• Represents and defends all locally valued and assessed property tax appeals.
• Represents and advises the Mohave County Public Fiduciary in Guardianship and Conservatorship matters.
• Represents Mohave County in animal seizure and forfeiture proceedings.
• Advises and provides representation in matters related to improvement districts.
• Makes presentations to consumer, civic, church groups and others concerning the assigned department’s 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 related information and materials and attending training and educational classes.
• Maintains files, compiles reports, and statistics as needed.
• Draft and represent Mohave County in appellate work.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA law school.
• Seven (7) years’ experience as a licensed attorney, performing responsible, complex professional legal work.
  
• Some experience performing administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

As assigned to the County Attorney Civil Division:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona (please list on application), or actively seeking admission to Arizona by Motion through Rule 34(f) of the Arizona Supreme Court Rules.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research and presentation in civil/criminal law.

• Methods and practices of defending criminal/civil cases and of effective techniques in the preparation and presentation of cases in court.
• Court rules and procedures, rules of evidence, and Rules of Professional Conduct.
• Interviewing and investigative techniques.
• Principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
• Common law, State and Federal statutory, constitutional and case law.
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures .

As assigned to the County Attorney Civil Division:

• Principles, methods, materials, practices, and references utilized in legal research and presentation in civil law.
• Methods and practices of defending civil cases, initiating and filing civil lawsuits, civil pretrial litigation, appellate work, and effective techniques in the preparation and presentation of cases in court.

Ability to:

• Set priorities, plan, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinate professionals, investigatory and clerical personnel.
• Train subordinate and/or less experienced professional personnel in legal research and presentation methods and procedures.
• Obtain additional knowledge of legal, judicial and other job-related fields through reading of related information and materials and attending training and educational classes.
• Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents concerned with difficult and complex cases and to effectively present such materials in clear and logical form and in an oral or written presentation.
• Understand and interpret constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations and precedents.
• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, procedures and policies regarding legal work and services to include departmental procedures and requirements.
• Read, interpret and apply technical materials encountered as a result of work assignments.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and communicate tactfully and effectively with administrative officials, County governmental officials, employees, court officials, and the public both orally and in writing.
• Investigate and elicit information from people to include those who may be under emotional strain and/or angry and hostile.
• Prepare, present and conduct trial defenses and appeals effectively.
• Determine alternative courses of action.
• Present and argue cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
• Maintain confidentiality, objectivity and freedom from prejudice.
• Manage problems which may be controversial or sensitive in nature.
• Understand and grasp ideas quickly and follow instructions with initiative and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation.
• Comply with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
• Perform the essential functions and fulfill the working conditions/physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

https://resources.mohave.gov/file/HumanResources/Benefits/Benefits%20Overview.pdf

Salary:

$95,804.80 - $153,732.80 Annually