Attorney I – County Attorney – Civil Division – Tort Unit
Core
Defends Pima County, its employees, and elected officials against tort claims and lawsuits alleging negligent or wrongful acts and/or civil rights or federal statutory violations.
Role type
Litigation attorney (tort/civil rights)
Builds
Legal defenses and settlements for county entities
Domain
Public sector law / Tort litigation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation experience, knowledge of tort law, knowledge of Section 1983 claims and defenses, trial experience, negotiation skills, legal research, document drafting
Preferred skills
Trial experience, co-chairing caseloads
Technologies
Legal research databases, court filing systems
Responsibilities
Prosecute or defend civil cases in various courts, represent county departments in civil litigation, negotiate settlements, prepare litigation documents, conduct trials, research legal questions, review investigations
Seniority
Mid-level IC