Mohave County Attorney-Criminal Division

To conduct the prosecution of all felony offenses within the County and the prosecution of misdemeanors in the unincorporated areas. Advise law enforcement agencies and the grand jury. Assist crime victims and witnesses. 

Attorney Intern -> Salary Range 13 Step 1-18 $21.09 - $34.87/hr. 

Attorney I -> Salary Range 23 Step 1-17 $34.37 - $55.17/hr. 

Attorney II -> Salary Range 25 Step 1-17 $37.89 - $60.81/hr.

Attorney III -> Salary, Range 27 Step 1-17 $41.78 - $67.04/hr.

Required Minimum Education, Experience, and Training:

Attorney Intern:  Entry level Legal experience work including. 

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Ability to receive admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• 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.

Attorney I  Professional Entry level Legal experience work including.

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA Law School. 
• Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Arizona per Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g). 
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Attorney II  One-year with Attorney I experience including. 

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA Law School. 
• Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Arizona per Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g). 
• One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work. 
• Must have demonstrated trial skills through performance of both bench and jury trials at a minimum of the Justice Court level, Superior Court experience is preferred. 
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Attorney III  Two-years of Attorney II experience including. 

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA Law School. 
• Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Arizona per Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g). 
• Five (5) year of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work. 
• Must have demonstrated trial skills through performance of both bench and jury trials at a Superior Court level.
• 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.

Attorney IV  Three-years of Attorney III experience including. 

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA Law School. 
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona (please list on application), or eligible for admission by Rule 38(g). 
• 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.

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

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Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

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