A Lawyer represents clients in legal matters or court proceedings, provides legal advice and draws up legal documents. Works on criminal or civil cases, and either specializes in one area or practices broadly across all areas of law.
Position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law.
OPENS:
Friday, July 10, 2026
CLOSES:
Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt and may close at any time.
ANTICIPATED SALARY
$100,000 - $130,000 annually 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
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NATURE OF WORK
:
ATTORNEY II
Under general supervision provides professional legal services of considerable difficulty. Provides other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of two (2) years legal experience.
ATTORNEY III
Under limited supervision, provides professional legal services of unusual difficulty. Performs other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of four (4) years legal experience.
ATTORNEY IV
Under limited supervision, provides professional legal services of unusual difficulty. Performs other legal services as assigned. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years legal experience. 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.
TYPICAL DUTIES
: (Illustrative Only)
ATTORNEY II
(in addition to Attorney I duties): Mentors junior staff; handles appeals, special actions, and post-conviction relief matters. Should be conducting jury trials of moderate difficulty as first chair.
ATTORNEY III
(in addition to Attorney I and II duties): Handles complex felony cases or the highest volume of misdemeanor cases with limited supervision.
ATTORNEY IV
(in addition to Attorney I, II, and III duties): Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research, organizational, and administrative duties; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations; handles appeals; experience in conducting jury trials and handling cases of the most complex in nature as first chair.
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.
ATTORNEY IV
Graduation from an accredited law school; admission to the State Bar of Arizona; seven (7) years of relevant legal experience; significant trial or litigation experience required; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's licenseand the ability to be covered by county insurance. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Preference may be given to individuals with governmental experience.
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.
Considerable knowledge of:
principles and practices of management and supervision.
Considerable skill in:
applying legal knowledge and training; determining alternative courses of action. analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents; rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments; presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.
Ability to:
establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; follow written and verbal instruction; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
: Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.
Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequently lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds requires a good deal of walking, standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details and verbal instructions, requires emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: Work is primarily performed under general to limited supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls. Requires travel, within the county and outside the county as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
