Attorney - Civil Division (At-Will)

Purpose.  Reward.  Balance.  

Have you ever wondered if you are truly contributing toward something meaningful?  If you’re looking for something more rewarding that isn’t based on profits, consider serving the community you live in.  

Public service is a fulfilling career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense of purpose it also impacts you financially as well.  We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans and extremely affordable benefit costs.  In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement! 

Pinal County paves the way to work/life balance.  Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus generous paid time off?  

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Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 

• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

• Ten Paid Holidays   One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

  • Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

  • Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

  • Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

  • Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

•   Comprehensive Wellness Program

  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 

  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

  • Vaccination Clinics

  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

• Dental and Vision Plans 

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Alternative Work Schedules

• Telehealth 

• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

• Employee Assistance 

• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

• Civil Service Leave 

• VanPool Options

• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.  

JOB SUMMARY

Assess, prepare, negotiate, and litigate civil cases, represent the Pinal County Attorney's Office (PCAO) in courtrooms, hearings, and negotiations, and learn PCAO guidelines and standards to effectively manage civil cases and county client issues.

This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

Advancement within the classification series is not guaranteed or automatic and may be delayed. Years of experience referenced in each classification is the minimum requirement, however, placement at job level is also dependent upon quality of work product, caseload complexity, and the ability to work independently. To be eligible for advancement to the next level in the classification series, the employee must perform successfully at the current level, meet the minimum requirements for the next level, and demonstrate the ability to perform the higher level duties.

ATTORNEY I - Pay Grade 14 - $76,958 - $107,072 

This is the trainee level classification in the Attorney series. Incumbents perform entry level legal work under close supervision

ATTORNEY II - Pay Grade 17 - $88,128 - $131,166 

This is the journey level classification in the Attorney series. Incumbents perform intermediate level legal work under general supervision.

ATTORNEY III - Pay Grade 20 - $107,174 - $167,537 

This is the senior level classification in the Attorney series. Perform legal work of greater complexity and difficulty, working under minimal supervision, exercising discretion, and independent judgment.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:        

• Represent Pinal County in the defense and resolution of civil matters brought for and against the County
• Assist county clients review of legal documents and compile and analyze case facts.
• Review evidence, interview witnesses, prepare pre-trial legal memoranda, select juries, prepare and present opening and closing statements, examine and cross examine witnesses, make and meet legal objections, and request legal instructions.
• Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult civil legal issues.
• Confer with and offer advice and counsel to County officials and employees and clients, apply legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including administrative, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, regulatory, public records, tax issues, and other fields of practice in public sector law.
• Manage assigned cases, confer with participants, negotiate and agreements.
• Review and develop legislation, ordinances, and regulations.
• Review case status with supervisor and create, process, and file memoranda and legal documents.
• Cross-train in a wide variety of legal fields.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

ATTORNEY I - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Juris Doctorate degree or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited, ABA approved law school.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required within 30 days of hire.
• Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless otherwise permitted to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions.

ATTORNEY II - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Juris Doctorate degree.  
• Two (2) years’ experience in practicing law. 
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required within 30 days of hire.   
• Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless otherwise permitted to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions.

ATTORNEY III - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Juris Doctorate degree.   
• Five (5) years’ experience in practicing law.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License is required within 30 days of hire.   
• Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination, or are transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless otherwise permitted to practice in Arizona under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil governmental experience, open meetings, public records, election law, code enforcement, procurement and transactional drafting and negotiations. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state of Arizona civil statutes, rules, administrative orders, and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of operations, functions, procedures, rules, and policies of Pinal County Courts and Arizona Superior Court.
• Knowledge of procedures and protocols for trial court, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
• Knowledge of principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information and records for use in court and negotiations.
• Knowledge of the duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a County Attorney including rules of professional conduct and standards for ethical behavior.
• Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, and databases.
• Knowledge of legal case management procedures, ethics, and techniques.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management.
• Skill in interpreting and explaining legal standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and PCAO policies and procedures. 
• Skill in evaluating and applying criminal and civil laws to information, evidence, and other data compiled.
• Skill in reviewing contracts and legal documents, extracting relevant information, evaluating legal issues and legal system variables, and negotiating agreements.
• Skill in researching and identifying precedence in case law.
• Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in decision making.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, co-workers, attorneys, representatives of law enforcement agencies, courts, employees of other departments, the public, and other participants in the justice system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, hear, speak, stand, walk, operate motor vehicles and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:     

Work is performed in an environment where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences.

Salary : $82,344 - $167,537