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Detention Officer II

Bisbee, AZ · On-site

$22.88/hr

Bisbee, AZ Job Type: A Regular, Full Time Job Number: 060625 Department: Sheriff's Office Opening ... Must successfully complete Cochise County Sheriff's Department firearms qualification and inmate ...

Cochise County, AZ

Deputy Clerk I - Bisbee

Bisbee, AZ · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Bisbee, AZ Job Type: A Regular, Full Time Job Number: 030526 Department: Clerk of the Superior ... Cochise County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 01 Do you read, write, and speak Spanish?

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Attorney I, II, or III (Public Defender's Office)- Bisbee

Cochise County, AZ

Bisbee, AZ • On-site

$71K - $114K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

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Salary: See Position Description
Location : Bisbee/Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: A Regular, Full Time
Job Number: 071423
Department: Public Defender's Office
Opening Date: 05/20/2025
ATTORNEY I, II, or IIIPUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE
UNCLASSIFIED: Position is not entitled to the rights provided by the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law
CLOSES: Position is open until filled with applications reviewed upon receipt. May close at anytime.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $71,000 - $114,000 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: This position requires a post offer, pre-employment background screening
Cochise County, a quality location to work, live and enjoy life! Learn more here:
The Cochise County Offices of Legal Advocate, Legal Defender, and Public Defender have collectively been assisting and defending the Accused in Cochise County for well over twenty years.
The three separate office model was created in order to assist the Cochise County community in order to provide full representation of those individuals needing and qualifying for appointed assistance of counsel, in the most efficient way.
Attorneys from the Cochise County Office of Legal Advocate, Cochise County Legal Defender, and Cochise County Public Defender are appointed by the Court to represent indigent persons in need of representation for a wide array of services, including criminal charges, probation matters, juvenile delinquency, and dependency matters, as well as mental health commitments, extradition cases, criminal appeals, and post-conviction relief.
If you have a passion to help others, enjoy being intellectually challenged, and want to be part of a robust, vibrant, tight-knit legal community, please apply to join one of our defense teams!
TYPICAL DUTIES: 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.
Essential Functions
ATTORNEY I: Initiates, engages, and defends litigation; performs legal research; reviews and prepares legal documents; renders legal advice to clients; performs factual investigations.
ATTORNEY II (in addition to Attorney I duties): May supervise junior staff; handles appeals.
ATTORNEY III (in addition to Attorney I and II duties): Supervises and reviews work of staff attorneys; performs organization and administrative duties.
Minimum Qualifications
ATTORNEY I: Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the State Bar of Arizona. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and ability to be covered by county insurance.
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.
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 who speak Spanish and/or with governmental experience and/or experience in criminal, appellate, and/or dependency case law..
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
ATTORNEY i
Working 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.

ATTORNEY II
Considerable 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.

ATTORNEY III
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.

ATTORNEY I
Good skill in:
  • applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.

ATTORNEY II
Considerable skill in:
  • applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.

ATTORNEY III
Considerable knowledge of:
  • applying legal knowledge and training on behalf of public entities.
  • principles and practices of management and supervision.

ATTORNEY I
Working skill in:
  • analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
  • rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
  • determining alternative courses of action;
  • presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.

ATTORNEY II
Good skill in:
  • analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
  • rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
  • determining alternative courses of action;
  • presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.

ATTORNEY III
Considerable skill in:
  • analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents;
  • rendering logical, clear and effective written reports and oral arguments;
  • determining alternative courses of action;
  • presenting and arguing cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly.

ATTORNEY I, II, III
Ability to:
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public;
  • follow written and verbal instruction;
  • read, write and speak English;
  • communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office or court setting with appropriate climate controls.
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.
Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important
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
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Do you speak, read, and write Spanish?
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Do you have governmental experience?
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