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Indigent Legal Services Counsel - Legal Services - $101,808 - $127,260
Globe, AZ - Full Time
Purpose: The purpose of this position is to oversee the procurement process for indigent legal services contracts for Gila County in accordance with Arizona Law and monitor compliance of approximately twenty-five contracted attorneys with their contractual obligations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Procures legal services including legal counsel, investigators and/or experts as deemed necessary and appropriate for the provision of court appointed legal services in accordance with Arizona Law.Oversees all activities related to the provision of indigent legal services pursuant to statutory and constitutional requirements; formulates office policies and procedures; monitors case assignments to provide equity among contracted counsel for each area of representation.Represents clients in Superior Court and Justice Court, appears at scheduled hearings and trials, presents oral arguments as appropriate in support of clients' legal interests; discusses and presents the analysis of legal issues to clients, court personnel and related individuals; communicates with clients, opposing counsel and co-workers.Facilitates case preparation, legal analysis, trial strategy, ethical considerations and coordinates legal support staff; interviews and confers with witnesses and oversees the issuance of subpoenas; prepares cases for trial; negotiates plea agreements with opposing counsel. Conducts legal research; gathers and complies evidence; identifies 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.Observes court hearings to monitor and evaluate the performance of contracted counsel, reviews briefs, motions and memoranda and/or case files as needed and determines whether to approve the appointment of experts and/or private investigator(s) upon request by contracted counsel.Assures the appropriate creation, maintenance, dissemination and disposition of manual and computer-based records of case and office activities, as required by law, rule, regulation or technical standards of the courts, the County and other State and Federal agencies; assures maintenance of appropriate security and confidentiality of materials and information encountered or created by staff in the course of assigned duties.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Education Required:
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.Minimum Years of Directly Related Experience Required:
Ten (10) years' experience in criminal trial practice, including three (3) years supervisory experience.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.For information regarding Gila County Employment:
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