Litigation Specialist Supervisor - County Attorney (Prescott)

Yavapai County
Prescott, Arizona United States  View Map
Posted: Dec 10, 2024
  • Salary: $54,682.05 - $69,719.61 Annually USD Annually
  • Salary Top:69719
  • Full Time
  • Administrative Analysis and Research
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Role

    Under general supervision, performs administrative and supervisory work of considerable difficulty in the coordination, management, and oversight of assigned staff. Performs advanced legal support.

    Major Duties, Responsibilities

    • Oversees and supervises Litigation Specialists, including re-organizing for the needs of the office.
    • Plans, develops, and implements administrative tasks, including writing new procedures when necessary and updating existing ones.
    • Provides litigation support to an Attorney IV including preparing and filing pleadings, maintaining calendars, ordering and processing evidence items, scheduling defense interviews, preparing cases for trial, and staying abreast of technology changes required to perform these duties.
    • Evaluates and documents staff performance and provides constructive criticism to enhance performance.
    • Acts as point of contact for both staff and attorneys for moderate to complex legal and administrative duties.
    • Interviews, hires, and trains new staff and provides continuing training to veteran staff.
    • Maintains case statistics for reporting purposes, tracks and assigns all extraditions for Yavapai County, and stays current with extradition rules and laws in all states and other countries.
    • Identifies and investigates department issues and develops corrective action plans for potential problems.
    • Conducts and attends various unit meetings.
    • Tests new software and technology before officewide implementation.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


    Minimum Qualifications

    Education:
    High school diploma or equivalent.

    Experience:
    A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a criminal justice agency, law office, and/or court of law to include one (1) year of experience in a supervisory capacity.

    Additional Requirements:
    Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

    Other Skills

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    Knowledge of:
    • Pertinent legal databases.
    • Rules of Criminal Procedure and criminal justice processes for multiple courts.
    • Workflow in the legal system.
    • Legal document preparation and legal terminology.
    • Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
    • Clerical office practices and procedures.
    • Research techniques and report writing.
    • Microsoft Office 365 software.
    • Filing and recordkeeping.

    Skill in:
    • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
    • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
    • Organization and attention to detail.

    Ability to:
    • Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
    • Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
    • Maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information.
    • Maintain meticulous work habits, including analyzing, organizing, and prioritizing vast amounts of information.
    • Accurately and thoroughly prepare legal documents.
    • Adhere to current Office policies and procedures.
    • Build rapport with individuals of various socioeconomic, religious, and ethnic backgrounds.
    • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
    • Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
    • Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
    • Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

    Work Environment:
    The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

    Physical Requirements:
    Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

    Additional Job Information:
    FLSA: Exempt
    Grade: 10
    Classification: At-Will
    Safety Sensitive: No

    EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

    Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
    Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

    • 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
    • Annual Leave
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
    • Retirement Plans
    • Sick Leave
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program

    ELECTIVE COVERAGE

    • 457 Deferred Compensation Program
    • Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

    PLEASE NOTE

    • Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
    • Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
    • Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

    Click here to view our benefits summary.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Yavapai County
    • Yavapai County

    Yavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new.  At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy.  Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors. 

    Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864.  The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities:  Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt.  The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows.   

    As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us.

    We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

    Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community.  Why… because people matter! 

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