About this opportunity
Gila County lists this Deputy County Attorney, Civil Division opportunity in payson, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This job was posted by : For more information, please see: The purpose of the Deputy County Attorney, Civil Division is to provide competent legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) and other County elected officials and to assist the County Attorney in all civil matters. This attorney stands as a gatekeeper for all legal actions taken by the BOS and helps further County goals and helps minimize the risk of litigation against the County as well as the personal liability of County elected officials for their official actions. This position provides legal advice and representation for assigned County bodies as well as legal revision and approval of the County's legal contracts.
Provides legal advice and representation for Board of Supervisors, other County elected officials, County department heads, and boards of Gila Community College District and other special taxing districts. Prosecutes all civil actions involving the County and defends the County in all civil actions not covered by the County insurance risk pool.
Provides legal review, revision and approval of legal contracts entered into by County.
Assists County Attorney in other assigned tasks and acting for County Attorney in assigned adjudicative proceedings.
Provides consultation to newer attorneys within County Attorney's Office.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Worksite address
payson, AZ, 85547, US
Who can apply
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