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Deputy County Attorney Principal - $96,960-$121,200

Gila County Government | Payson, AZ

Posted Date 1/24/2025
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Deputy County Attorney Principal - County Attorney - $96,960-$121,200

Payson, AZ - Full Time

  • Gila County is a rural area, only 60-90 miles from the Phoenix Metro area, with forests, mountains and beautiful Roosevelt Lake.
  • Entry level County Attorney positions start with a pay range from $79,769 to $99,711;
  • Senior Attorney (minimum of two 2 years’ experience) with a pay range from $87,945 to $109,932;
  • Principle Attorney (minimum of 5 years’ experience, to include criminal trial experience) with a pay range of $96,960 to $121,200.

Benefits Include

  • Immediate introduction to the Courtroom prosecuting criminal offenses;
  • Opportunities for advancement through pay ranges with increased experience and responsibilities;
  • Student Loan Reimbursement of $8,000.00 per year (maximum of $80,000 over 10 years);
  • Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (depending on employee’s specific qualifications);
  • Arizona State Retirement participation;Paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Purpose of the Job

  • The purpose of this position is to protect the citizens of Gila County by successfully prosecuting criminals to obtain justice and restitution for the victims of crimes.
  • This position prosecutes criminal cases, works with law enforcement personnel, and assists other attorneys with their cases.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
  • Provides recommendations on discharging employees; hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; employee training; granting time off; employee promotions; employee salary increases; employee disciplinary actions and employee coaching.
  • Makes final decisions on managing assistants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reviews police reports, charges felony offenses and presents cases to grand jury; represents the County Attorney at Grand Jury proceedings; presents evidence and questions witnesses before the Grand Jury; identifies and develops written materials, exhibits and related trial presentations.
  • Manages assigned cases and coordinates investigators and legal support staff; oversees the issuance of subpoenas; directs investigators to seek additional evidence; advises law enforcement agencies; confers with witnesses and victims of crime; negotiates plea agreements with defense counsel.
  • Represents Gila County Attorney in prosecuting persons charged with felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses; assures that cases are resolved within office policy guidelines; and assists newer attorneys with their cases.
  • Handles appellate and post-conviction matters in criminal cases; reviews citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents; conducts factual and legal analysis to determine whether criminal charges should be filed based on the facts of law and evidence.
  • Prepares criminal cases for disposition through plea agreements, trial or dismissal; prepares plea offers and negotiates with defense counsel; represents the County Attorney at trials; brings cases before the court; examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent; develops and presents jury instructions and closing arguments; and manages sentencing hearings; prepares jury instructions and verdict forms.
  • Reviews motions filed in cases and resolves as needed; receives and reviews memoranda, briefs and other filings; reviews filings for jurisdictional and statutory requirements; conducts conferences with defense counsel concerning settlement of cases.
  • Conducts legal research; gathers and compiles evidence; identifies and subpoenas witnesses, records and other information required to present the case; prepares and presents memoranda of law, briefs and other legal documents as required and ordered by the court.

Minimum Education Required 

  • Juris Doctorate Degree.

Minimum Years of Directly Related Experience Required

  • Five years experience in criminal trial practice.

Professional Credentials Required

  • Must be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Arizona, remain active with all Arizona Bar annual requirements and maintain a clear criminal record.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License if position duties require.

For information regarding Gila County Employment:

https://www.gilacountyaz.gov/government/human_resources/employment/index.php

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