Attorney I - Public Defense Services
Core
Entry-level to intermediate attorney providing direct legal representation to indigent individuals in criminal, civil, juvenile, and dependency cases across various courts.
Role type
Entry-level public defender attorney
Builds
Legal defense strategies and client outcomes for indigent populations
Domain
Public Law / Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation, legal research, motion drafting, witness deposition, trial preparation, settlement negotiation, case investigation
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Pima County policies, Arizona State Bar licensure or pending admission
Technologies
Office equipment, legal research databases
Responsibilities
Prosecute or defend criminal and civil cases in Justice, Juvenile, Superior, Federal, and Appellate Courts; Represent County departments in civil litigation; Engage in pretrial, trial, and appellate practice; Prepare litigation documents and briefs; Review and evaluate investigations; Comply with professional responsibility rules
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC