Part-Time Attorney , II or III

PART-TIME ATTORNEY I, II, or III (BENEFITS ELIGIBLE)

HOURS RANGE BETWEEN 20 - 30 PER WEEK, DEPENDENT ON CANDIDATE AVAILABILITY

UNCLASSIFIED:
Position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN OFFICES OF THE LEGAL ADVOCATE, LEGAL DEFENDER, PUBLIC DEFENDER

CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime.

ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $30.18 - $44.96 per hour dependent upon qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Arizona State Retirement System.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

REQUIRED:

Application, cover letter, resume, and Bar Letter of Good Standing.

PLEASE NOTE:

This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening

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Under general supervision provides professional legal services of moderate difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.

Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty; provides other legal services as assigned.

Under general supervision, supervises professional legal services of unusual difficulty; performs other legal services as assigned.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

ATTORNEY I:
Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations.

ATTORNEY II (in addition to Attorney I Duties):
May supervise junior staff; handles appeals.

ATTORNEY III (in addition to Attorney I and II):
May supervise and reviews work of staff attorneys; performs organization and administrative duties.

ATTORNEY I:
Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.

ATTORNEY II
:
Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of two (2) years of relevant legal experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.

ATTORNEY III
:
Graduation from an accredited law school, admission to the State Bar of Arizona, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant legal experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in criminal, appellate, and/or dependency case law.

Attorney I / Working knowledge of:

• principles and practices of law;
• legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
• methods and practices of pleadings;
• judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
• principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.

Attorney II / Considerable knowledge of:

• principles and practices of law;
• legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
• methods and practices of pleadings;
• judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
• principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.

Attorney III / Thorough knowledge of:

• principles and practices of law;
• legal procedures and administrative proceedings;
• methods and practices of pleadings;
• judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
• principles, methods, materials, practices and references utilized in legal research.

Attorney I / Good skill in:

• applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.

Attorney II / Considerable skill in:

• applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.

Attorney III / Considerable knowledge of:

• principles and practices of management and supervision.

Attorney I / Working skill in:

• analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
• rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
• determining…