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Dairy Queen of Globe, Inc.

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

Dairy Queen of Globe, Inc., Payson, Arizona, us, 85547


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

Payson, AZ- Full Time

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.

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.

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