We recruit legal researchers, litigators, and professional staff who use their unique talents to move our Office forward. You’re invited to apply to work for a progressive prosecuting agency that values accountability, public service, and outcome-driven thinking.
We offer excellent work-life balance, great incentives, and a generous benefits package, including:
Coordinates and conducts professional legal work in the Office of the Pima County Attorney. Incumbents perform entry level and/or intermediate level legal work in the area assigned for either criminal or civil cases.
For positions in PCAO’s Criminal Division, contact Chief Criminal Deputy Josh Moser at Joshua.Moser@pcao.pima.gov or (520) 724-5341.
For positions in PCAO’s Civil Division, contact Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Sam Brown at Sam.Brown@pcao.pima.gov or (520) 262-5110.
Please call or email to let us know when you have submitted your application!
Coordinates and conducts professional legal work in the Office of the Pima County Attorney. Incumbents perform advanced level legal work in the area assigned for either criminal or civil matters.
For positions in PCAO’s Criminal Division, contact Chief Criminal Deputy Josh Moser at Joshua.Moser@pcao.pima.gov or (520) 724-5341.
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For positions in PCAO’s Civil Division, contact Chief Civil Deputy Attorney Sam Brown at Sam.Brown@pcao.pima.gov or (520) 262-5110.
Please call or email to let us know when you have submitted your application!
Performs paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys in case preparation. Work ranges from handling routine assignments to autonomous decision making in coordinating, processing and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework.
Associate’s degree in paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, legal secretary, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment or a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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Two years of work experience performing paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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.
Processes legal documents of a specialized nature with some instruction with respect to details of the assignment.
Six (6) months of legal clerical experience.
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One (1) year general clerical experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
In direct support of legal functions, the Legal Secretary performs a variety of specialized legal secretarial tasks, which require distinct knowledge of legal procedures, documentation and legal time constraints. This classification makes independent decisions regarding the processing of legal documents and has primary responsibility for completion of assigned tasks and functions by an attorney or paralegal.
Successful completion of course work in legal terminology or legal office procedures from an accredited school AND one year of legal clerical experience involving the preparation and processing of legal documents or providing legal clerical support to an attorney.
(An Associate’s degree or a certificate of completion from an accredited college or technical school as a legal secretary may substitute for one year of experience.)
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One year with Pima County in a Legal Processing Support or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking an Adult Diversion Specialist to be a member of our Adult Diversion Program and join our supporting efforts in providing counseling and guidance to defendants in a pre-trial prosecution alternative action program in the criminal justice system.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, criminal justice or closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience in criminal justice or a related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
One year with Pima County in a Paralegal, Paralegal Trainer, Public Safety Data Technician II, Victim Advocate or related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
The Pima County Attorney’s Office is hiring for a Paralegal Supervisor in the Criminal Division. In addition to performing paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys, this position is responsible for supervising all paralegals and other support staff members within their division, including monitoring schedules and payroll. This position may also provide training for other staff members when needed. Work ranges from guiding paralegals in routine assignments to autonomous decision-making in coordinating, processing, and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a field such as paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications, OR a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience as a paralegal in a public/local government law office.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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Two years with Pima County in a Paralegal Trainer position.
The Pima County Attorney’s Office has a current opening for a Paralegal position located in Ajo, Arizona. This position performs paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys in case preparation. Work ranges from handling routine assignments to autonomous decision-making in coordinating, processing, and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework.
Associate’s degree in paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, legal secretary, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment OR a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Two years of work experience performing paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking an Executive Administrative Assistant I to be a member of our Civil Division. The Executive Administrative Assistant I manages, plans, and coordinates the administrative or support operations or services of a department or specific operating unit. Areas of assignment may include, but are not limited to, budget, finance, purchasing and warehouse management, personnel, and training and safety or other administrative or support functions. This classification is distinguished from the Executive Administrative Assistant II, which involves a greater managerial breadth, and additionally is responsible for multi-functional work unit(s).
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration/management, purchasing, material management, accounting, occupational training, engineering or a related field AND two years of administrative experience in public or business administration or in one of the identified fields as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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Four years of professional-level experience with Pima County in any of the identified fields as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
The Financial Analyst I – Elected Official assists in analyzing departmental and budget proposals for a Pima County Elected Official’s Office, conducting research on budgetary matters, applying trend analysis to project year end amounts, and monitoring departmental revenue and expenditures for compliance with adopted budgets.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, economics, public or business administration or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND two years of professional experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research.
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Two years with Pima County in a Payroll Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)