What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Clerk - County Attorney's Office - (0325) position at Coconino County, AZ?
Nature of Work
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
The Coconino County Attorney's Office is seeking applications for a Law Clerk position in Flagstaff. This temporary role spans 10–12 weeks during the summer months (May–August).
Note: When applying, application MUST include a cover letter and resume.
Typical Duties
- Assist attorneys and clients with case preparation for court proceedings
- Research statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents and case applicability
- Ensures compliance with criminal and civil procedures in accordance with state and federal statute
- Maintains statutorily required confidentiality of case matters
- Compiles, annotates, and indexes provisions of statutes, cases, and administrative decisions
- Drafts legal documents
- Preparing and filing documents with courts both electronically and physically
- Gathers, reviews and verifies case documentation
- Preparation of subpoenas, monitoring and updating the case management system
- Assists and attends court hearings, depositions, and meetings with attorney as needed
- May involve occasional review of traumatic and graphic material
- Redaction of media and other materials for trial or disclosure
- Develops and secures evidence and documentation
- Performs other duties as assigned
Essential functions of this position include but not limited to: sitting, walking, standing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending and crawling for filing; working with and around others; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand/wrist/elbow/ shoulder) for computer work, filing, copying etc.; vision acuity (near) for computer work and reading documents; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity and touch for typing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office and court system and use standard office equipment. Vision to read printed materials and a computer, and hearing and speech to converse in person and over the telephone.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of at least one year of law school.
Ideal Qualifications:
Completion of 2-3 years of law school.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Considerable knowledge of:
- Business English, spelling and arithmetic, punctuation and grammar
- Office practices and procedures
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Skill in:
- Use of computer systems, Microsoft Suite, and other office machines
- Report preparation
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Ability to:
- Compose correspondence dealing with technical and complex matters
- Exercise sound independent judgment on a variety of problems in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
- Prioritize, plan and carry out assignments
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
Elective Coverage
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability
