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3004 - Attorney Bureau Chief (Unclassified - Criminal Division)
$135k-176k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Week Ago
Pima County (Arizona) is Hiring a 3004 - Attorney Bureau Chief (Unclassified - Criminal Division) Near Tucson, AZ
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: A5
Pay Range
Full Range: $126,987 - $241,276 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our team as the Attorney Bureau Chief in the office of the Pima County Attorney. There is currently an opening in the Community Protection Bureau.In this challenging and dynamic role, you will supervise, assist, and lead a team of attorneys and support staff. Incumbents oversee functions within their respective criminal bureaus, analyze workloads, case flow, court schedules, and complex legal issues, and develop plans, schedules, assignments, and solutions, in addition to evaluating attorney and staff performance. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment, and professional discretion.This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.) Supervises and leads attorneys and support staff of a respective bureau within the department;Supervises bureau activities involved in the prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal and/or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, Appellate Courts, and Administrative venues;Evaluate personnel and program performance;Makes recommendations to the Appointing Authority on matters including hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and employment termination;Manages and investigates complaints and ethical allegations;Supervises assignment of cases prioritizes projects, and resolves workload and technical issues;Review case files and work products and ensure that quality standards are met;Develops charging decision guidelines, legal assessments and strategies, and office standards based on the law, strength of the case, and evidentiary standards;Provides advice and consultation to law enforcement agencies on investigations and case management;Manages complex and unusual cases and legal issues, and assists in preparing strategies to meet challenges from the opposition;Applies extensive knowledge of State of Arizona statutes, case law, and judicial procedures and knowledge of County operations;Monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice issues, recommends operational, procedural, and policy improvements, and provides guidance on regulatory, legislative, and management issues;Acts as a role model and ensures that integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County are maintained;Performs other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of:
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Licenses and Certificates: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Special Notice Items: All positions require the successful completion of a thorough background investigation due to the need for access to detention, courts, corrections, and or law enforcement facilities, or associated confidential information, documents, and materials.EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary Grade: A5
Pay Range
Full Range: $126,987 - $241,276 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced legal professional to join our team as the Attorney Bureau Chief in the office of the Pima County Attorney. There is currently an opening in the Community Protection Bureau.In this challenging and dynamic role, you will supervise, assist, and lead a team of attorneys and support staff. Incumbents oversee functions within their respective criminal bureaus, analyze workloads, case flow, court schedules, and complex legal issues, and develop plans, schedules, assignments, and solutions, in addition to evaluating attorney and staff performance. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment, and professional discretion.This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.) Supervises and leads attorneys and support staff of a respective bureau within the department;Supervises bureau activities involved in the prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal and/or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, Appellate Courts, and Administrative venues;Evaluate personnel and program performance;Makes recommendations to the Appointing Authority on matters including hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and employment termination;Manages and investigates complaints and ethical allegations;Supervises assignment of cases prioritizes projects, and resolves workload and technical issues;Review case files and work products and ensure that quality standards are met;Develops charging decision guidelines, legal assessments and strategies, and office standards based on the law, strength of the case, and evidentiary standards;Provides advice and consultation to law enforcement agencies on investigations and case management;Manages complex and unusual cases and legal issues, and assists in preparing strategies to meet challenges from the opposition;Applies extensive knowledge of State of Arizona statutes, case law, and judicial procedures and knowledge of County operations;Monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice issues, recommends operational, procedural, and policy improvements, and provides guidance on regulatory, legislative, and management issues;Acts as a role model and ensures that integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County are maintained;Performs other related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:Knowledge of:
- civil, criminal constitutional, or administrative law;
- laws, court decisions, rules of civil and criminal evidence and procedure;
- presenting and arguing cases in court and ability to handle unanticipated problems;
- legal research;
- legal and professional ethics.
- planning, assigning, training, and supervising the work of others;
- analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents to ascertain the determining aspects of cases and presenting material in a clear and logical form;
- reviewing and analyzing complex prosecutorial and defense issues and developing solutions;
- developing, refining, and presenting legal strategies, reviewing legal documents, extracting relevant information, evaluating legal issues and legal system variables and negotiating agreements;
- directing legal strategies and tactics; effectively preparing, presenting and conducting extremely complex cases of law;
- preparing opinions and drafting legal documents;
- setting priorities and developing and directing legal strategies and tactics;
- developing and maintaining professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community;
- developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others;
- communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.Licenses and Certificates: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at the time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing. Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. Special Notice Items: All positions require the successful completion of a thorough background investigation due to the need for access to detention, courts, corrections, and or law enforcement facilities, or associated confidential information, documents, and materials.EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$135k-176k (estimate)
POST DATE
04/15/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/14/2024
WEBSITE
mail.pcao.co.pima.az.us
HEADQUARTERS
Tucson, AZ
SIZE
<25
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