NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Attorney I-IV
Kingman, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$99K/yr - $114K/yrNEOGOV is an employer that values work-life balance and offers a range of benefits. They are seeking an Attorney I-IV to represent juveniles in the Mohave County Superior Court system, handling cases related to delinquency, abuse, and neglect. The role involves legal representation, court appearances, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective advocacy for clients.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Represents the assigned department in courts of law
Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts
Prosecutes and/or Defends, all classes of felony and gross misdemeanor preliminary hearings including murder cases, and murder cases in which the death penalty is sought to be imposed (if death penalty certified)
Prosecutes and/or Defends, complex criminal cases; reviews evidence; interviews witnesses; prepares pre-trial legal memoranda; selects juries; prepares and presents opening and closing statements; examines and cross examines witnesses; makes and meets legal objections; and requests legal instructions
Evaluates criminal charges as filed and instructs investigators as to additional information needed to defend cases; evaluates the information and determines the appropriate disposition of the case
Evaluates criminal cases of newer attorneys; suggests lines of investigation, appropriate trial tactics and legal motions to use; gives advice as to appropriate dispositions
Administers programs in a specific field of criminal law; evaluates effectiveness of Particular Section in which assigned
Assists in coordinating court dockets including jury trials, preliminary hearings, bench trials, sentencing, and probation violation hearings and motions
As assigned, supervises and trains assigned attorneys or others in matters relating to the assigned department
As assigned, completes performance evaluations; may make hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel; monitors reports and recordkeeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and provides technical assistance and training
Makes presentations to consumer, civic, church groups and others concerning the assigned department’s office and the law
Serves on specific task groups as requested
Participates in policy-making discussions as requested
Possesses authority to make office-wide decisions, if necessary, in the absence or unavailability of the Department Director, as specifically delegated by the Department Director in strict accordance with the policies of the department
Obtains additional knowledge of legal, judicial, and other job-related fields through reading of related information and materials and attending training and educational classes
Maintains files, compiles reports, and statistics as needed
As a Legal Advocate represents children in dependency (child welfare – abuse and neglect) cases
Parents in dependency cases who are facing removal of their children following filing by the State of a court petition alleging parental abuse or neglect. May be assigned to represent children in unrelated juvenile delinquency cases
Prepares appropriate defense which addresses the legal principles involved
Prepares and oversees the preparation of legal briefs and memoranda
Negotiates with opposing counsel on appropriate disposition of cases
Writes appellate briefs and argues appeals before the Supreme Court on behalf of indigent clients
Negotiates pleas in criminal cases on behalf of indigent clients
Interviews victims, witnesses, clients, or prospective clients in the office, in custody and in other environments as necessary
Performs legal research in connection with legal writing and legal arguments. Receives and evaluates reports and discovery materials from various entities which may include Department of Child Safety and mental health providers
Orders investigations, subpoenas and retained expert evaluations
Communicates with civic and governmental agencies regarding rehabilitation programs for clients
Provides advocacy at sentencing proceedings
Works with the Probation Department on probation with clients
Handles probation revocation hearings
Works with Attorney General, case managers, mental health providers, foster parents and others involved in the lives of dependent clients
Attends and participates in Child Family Team Meetings and case plan staffing for dependent clients
Conducts in-person visits with dependent clients, including but not limited to foster parents, schools, and kinship placements
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate from an ABA Law School
Possession of a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Arizona and eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of Arizona per Arizona Supreme Court Rule 38(g)
One (1) year of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work for Attorney II
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in professional legal work for Attorney III
Seven (7) years' experience as a licensed attorney, performing responsible, complex professional legal work for Attorney IV
Some experience performing administrative and supervisory responsibilities for Attorney IV
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education.
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement.
End of Year PTO Buyback (optional).
Competitive Salaries.
Free Onsite Gyms.
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents.
10 Paid Holidays.
1 Floating Holiday.
6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only).
39 hours PTO front loaded.
19.5 hours for part-time.
Accruals increase at start of every 5th year.
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution rate of 12.00% with 100% Employer Match starting on first day.
Deferred Compensations Programs.
Different options are available under the Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans.
Onsite Health Screening Events
24/7 Virtual Care
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term Disability –Employer Paid
Basic Life/AD&D Insurances- Employer Paid
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Including Dependent Care
Voluntary Benefits include additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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