You Can Make a Difference.
Special Assignment Pay - $10k Annually*
Are you passionate about providing quality representation for clients in a fast paced environment? Are you looking for a high Employee Value Proposition? Look no further - the Pinal County Public Defenders Office offers hybrid work schedules, a brand new beautiful building in our Justice Complex, working alongside a group of dedicated colleagues and an amazing special assignment pay for our Early Disposition Court/Probation Restoration Court Unit.
You can receive a $5000.00 lump sum payment every six months while assigned in the EDC/PRC unit in addition to your established salary. (*No additional pay is offered for anytime short of a full six months)
Want to work Part-Time? We have those positions available too!
Pinal County prioritizes work/life balance too! Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years plus three weeks of paid vacation your first year along with 13 paid sick days and 11 paid holidays?
While we’re at it, we’d like to introduce you to our entire suite of benefit offerings, including a comprehensive wellbeing program, retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee and affordable insurance options. Check it out:
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
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
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.
Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:
Pinal County Public Defender’s Office is a small law office offering attorneys the opportunity to pursue excellence in legal practice areas including felony defense, misdemeanor defense, treatment court representation, juvenile delinquency and civil mental health proceedings. Attorneys are appointed by the court to provide high quality legal representation to indigent clients and prepare cases for defense in all phases of court proceedings. Attorneys assess, prepare, negotiate, and litigate cases, represent individual clients in courtrooms, hearings, and negotiations, and learn the department guidelines and standards to effectively manager case files under basic supervision.
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.
THE POSITION AND SALARY WILL BE DETERIMINED BASED ON APPLICANTS QUALIFICATIONS, IF SELECTED
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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public Sector or Criminal Defense Attorney experience is preferred.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public Sector or Criminal Defense Attorney experience is preferred.
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:
Public Sector or Criminal Defense Attorney experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Public Defender policies, procedures, organization, and operations.
- Knowledge of state of Arizona criminal and 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, arraignment, 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 Public Defender 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.
- Knowledge of the principles of criminal and/or juvenile law, rules of evidence, motion practice and rules of court.
- Skill in interpreting and explaining legal standards and procedures, applicable Federal and state rules and regulations, and Public Defender policies and procedures.
- Skill in reviewing legal documents, extracting relevant information, evaluating legal issues and legal system variables, and negotiating agreements.
- Skill in defending and litigating cases in a legal hearing and courtroom setting.
- 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.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
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.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.