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Gila County

Deputy County Attorney Principal

Gila County, Globe, Arizona, United States, 85501

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Gila County . This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov. For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7199831. 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. 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. 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; ensures 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; 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. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities

Prosecutes criminal cases, works with law enforcement personnel, and assists other attorneys with their cases. Supervises related activities; regularly assigns work to other employees and reviews cases. Provides recommendations on personnel actions including hiring, evaluating performance, disciplinary actions, coaching, scheduling and related HR tasks. Makes final decisions on managing assistants. Represents the County Attorney at Grand Jury proceedings; presents evidence and questions witnesses; develops trial materials. Manages assigned cases and coordinates investigators and legal support staff; oversees subpoenas; directs investigators to seek additional evidence; advises law enforcement agencies; negotiates plea agreements. Represents the County Attorney in prosecuting felony and misdemeanor offenses; assists newer attorneys with cases; handles appellate and post-conviction matters; reviews legal documents and conducts legal analysis to determine charges. Prepares cases for disposition through plea, trial, or dismissal; negotiates plea offers; represents the County Attorney at trials; examines witnesses; presents jury instructions and closing arguments; manages sentencing hearings. Reviews motions and filings for jurisdictional and statutory requirements; conducts conferences with defense counsel concerning settlements. Conducts legal research; gathers and compiles evidence; subpoenas witnesses and records; prepares memoranda of law, briefs and other documents as ordered by the court. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

Strong legal experience in criminal prosecution; ability to manage cases and supervise staff. Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills; knowledge of criminal procedure. Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Legal Industries

Government Administration

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