Nature of Work

The Coconino County Attorney's Office is seeking applications for a criminal Deputy County Attorney position in Flagstaff. Salary is commensurate with experience. Advancement in classification is within the discretion of the County Attorney upon attorney performance and experience.

Who We Are:

The Coconino County Attorney's Office is a public law office in Northern Arizona located in the heart of Flagstaff. We are a team of approximately 20 attorneys and 30 legal paraprofessionals who are dedicated to the vigorous and fair prosecution of crime throughout Coconino County, protection of the rights of crime victims, and effective legal representation of the County and County special districts. The CCAO is one of largest law offices in Northern Arizona and sets the example at the State and National levels in vision and design for rural attorney offices.

Coconino County (Pop. 145,000) lies in the northern section of Arizona and encompasses a diverse landscape of mountains and high desert, national parks, including the Grand Canyon National Park, and tribal lands of the Havasupai, Hualapai, Hopi, and Navajo Nations. It is the second largest county by area in the continental United States and contains a large part of the Coconino County National Forest, the largest contiguous ponderosa pine forest in North America. The county seat is Flagstaff, which is nestled against the San Francisco Peaks, the highest elevation in Arizona. Other communities include Page, Williams, Tusayan, and Sedona.

Coconino County provides Arizona residents and visitors with access to a myriad of scenic and year-round outdoor adventures, rich cultural experiences, and a healthy lifestyle. People who love the outdoors thrive in the region. National Parks, Forests, and Monuments are within easy driving distance, including the world-famous Grand Canyon. Activities are countless and include downhill and Nordic skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, camping, and fishing; and the San Francisco Peaks provide a backdrop for some of the best fall color viewing in the state.

Our Mission:

“We preserve and protect the Community’s sense of Justice and Fairness. When injustice occurs you can have confidence in us to pursue remedies that are Just; and Fair; and Reasoned; and Complete. We contribute certainty and stability to our local governments every day in the advice we deliver and the services we offer.”

Our Values:

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  Justice: We advocate for fair and equitable outcomes.
• Service: We value working for something bigger than ourselves.
• Trust: We inspire confidence with truth, reliability, and respect.
• Integrity: We honor our commitments, with courage.
• Connection: We invest in each other and our community.
• Excellence: We strive to be our best every day.

Please note: This position is open until filled. After initial training and onboarding, employee may telecommute up to 75% remote while considering operational needs and deadlines as court responsibilities allow.

At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative only)
The level and complexity of assignments vary with the level of the position; however, all classes perform the following:

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  Motion practice in and trial of criminal cases
• Conduct preliminary hearings and other pre-trial hearings
• Negotiate and draft felony plea agreements
• Interact with victims and victim advocates to ensure victims' rights are upheld
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Provide training to law enforcement officers
• Perform Deputy County Attorney duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office and court system, to travel to other locations to attend court hearings, interview individuals and gather information, and to use standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer, and hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone.

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; sitting; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist) for computer work; vision acuity (near) for routine office and customer service duties; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing and paperwork.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:

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  Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school.
• Must have current active membership with the State Bar of Arizona, and must be in good standing
• Availability to respond to after-hour inquiries during on-call shifts (including weekends and holidays), which may require driving to remote areas of the county, as needed
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona Driver’s License at time of hire

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have recent criminal prosecution experience or knowledge of Arizona criminal statutory and case law; Superior and Justice Court procedures and their application; rules of evidence; and principles and techniques of legal research. The ideal candidate will also have the skills and abilities to analyze and apply legal principles and practices; prepare, organize, and prosecute criminal cases; interview witnesses and complainants; prepare motions, orders, pleadings and other legal documents; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically, orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and representatives from outside agencies.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: When applying, application MUST include a cover letter, resume, and substantive writing sample. Please use your cover letter to describe your experience.

LICENSE
Current active membership in the State Bar of Arizona. Possession of, or ability to attain, a valid Arizona driver's license.

Attorney I is the entry-level attorney class. Incumbents learn court procedures, office policy and the application of laws and legal procedures; and are assigned to routine cases while gaining experience. Incumbents may assist a more experienced attorney or be assigned a full and separate caseload of cases with a minimum degree of difficulty.

Attorney II is distinguished from Attorney I by the greater difficulty of cases assigned and the lesser degree of supervision received. Incumbents perform legal work of increasing difficulty. (Minimum of one and one-half years of experience required)

Attorney III is distinguished from Attorney II by working under general direction on more complex and serious cases. The Attorney III level is the full working level and is reserved for attorneys with skill and experience in all areas of their assigned cases. (Minimum of three years of experience required)

Attorney IV has responsibility leading and directing a team of attorneys in addition to being a very experienced professional level attorney capable of being assigned extremely difficult cases involving the most complex factual and legal issues, including capital cases. Legal Defender's Office: May serve as acting director in the absence of the director. (Minimum of five years of experience required)

All positions are exempt from overtime and is safety sensitive.
Note: Individuals in exempt classifications as part time employees may be classified as non-exempt per FLSA law regarding minimum weekly salary requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of:

• Substantive law, rules of evidence, trial and court procedures, legal principles and research methods commensurate with the level of experience of the class
• Computer applications related to the work
• Standard legal office practices and procedures
• Techniques for dealing with individuals of varying races, genders, ethnicity and ages, some of whom may have physical or emotional problems and who appear to be difficult, confused or hostile

Ability and Skill in:

• Interviewing a variety of individuals and soliciting needed information to determine facts/circumstances
• Developing effective strategies for client representation
• Analyzing cases and applying legal principles
• Presenting statements of law clearly and logically in written and verbal form
• Presenting an effective case in court
• Managing an assigned caseload
• Preparing clear, concise, accurate and effective legal documents, reports, correspondence and other written materials
• Maintaining accurate records and files
• Using sound independent judgment within established legal, policy and procedural guidelines
• Communicating logically and effectively with a diverse group of clients, witnesses, judges, law enforcement officials, other attorneys and employees of various agencies and departments
• Demonstrating patience, tact, courtesy and compassion
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
• Working cooperatively with colleagues to accomplish the policies and goals of the office

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability