Attorney I - Law Students - Public Defense Services Job at Pima County Government, Tucson, AZ

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  • Pima County Government
  • Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Attorney I - Law Students - Public Defense Services 6 days ago - Be among the first 25 applicants For more information, please see: Job Posting Job Description Summary Department - Public Defense Services Job Description This recruitment is to establish a register for future Attorney I vacancies, which serve all levels and assignments within the Public Defense Services Department, including Legal Advocate, Legal Defender, Mental Health Defender, Office of Children's Counsel, Public Defender, and Public Fiduciary. Law students in their 3rd and 4th years, who will qualify by the time of hire, are welcome to apply. Qualification for hire includes Juris Doctorate and admission to the Arizona State Bar. Job Details Job Type: Unclassified Job Classification: 3001 - Attorney I Salary Grade: A2 Pay Range: $78,500 - $149,150 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's experience and internal equity within the same job classification. Responsibilities Coordinate and conduct professional legal work in Public Defense Services offices, handling criminal and civil cases of entry to advanced levels. Prepare, defend, and resolve cases, working collaboratively with paralegals, social workers, and investigators. Represent indigent individuals in court, including felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, dependency, and other proceedings. Engage in negotiations, litigation, and advocacy tailored to each client's needs. Additional Information This classification is in the unclassified service and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. For more information, visit Pima County Public Defense Services . Essential Functions Tasks include prosecuting or defending cases in various courts, representing county departments, engaging in negotiations, conducting trials, researching legal questions, drafting legal documents, and ensuring compliance with professional standards. Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate. Qualifying education and experience must be documented in the application; resumes are not accepted in lieu of application details. Selection Procedure Pima County Human Resources reserves the right to admit applicants to the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pima County Government

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