Careers

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:

  • Healthcare Options
  • Paid Leave Options
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Education Reimbursement Program
  • Tuition Discount Program
  • Employee Loan Program
  • Employee Referral Incentive Program
  • Wellness Program, including bi-weekly medical premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for fitness clubs, goods and services
Pima County provides equal access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not discriminate. View the Pima County Attorney’s Office EEO Utilization Report.
Description (Summary)

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.

Minimum Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited school of law.
  • 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.
  • A resume, cover letter and writing sample are required with a completed application. Documents must be uploaded to the application at time of submission.
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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!

 

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Description (Summary)

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.

Minimum Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited school of law.
  • Five (5) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
  • 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.
  • A resume, cover letter and writing sample are required with a completed application. Documents must be uploaded to the application at time of submission.

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!

APPLY HERE

Description (Summary)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

(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.

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Description (Summary)

As a part-time Law Clerk you will perform paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys by conducting in-depth legal research and report documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

First, second, or third-year law student in or a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

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Description (Summary)

The Legal Processing Support classification processes legal documents of a specialized nature with some instruction with respect to details of the assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of legal clerical experience.

OR:

One (1) year general clerical experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

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Description (Summary)

The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking an Administrative Specialist I to work in our Detectives Division. In this position, you will provide complex professional administrative support to a department or specialized program. The Administrative Specialist I is distinguished from Administrative Assistant III by performing more complex work with a greater degree of autonomy and, depending upon area of assignment, exercising supervision of staff. This is also distinguished from Administrative Specialist II, which performs professional-level administrative services requiring the application of theoretical knowledge and expertise to specialized areas of assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: public administration, business administration, management, or a closely 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 as an Administrative Assistant III or closely-related professional administrative classification.

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Description (Summary)

The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking a motivated professional to join its Finance team. The Financial Analyst Supervisor for the County Attorney supervises the daily activities of a team of professional financial analysts and is responsible for overseeing and participating in analysis activities involving the County Attorney’s annual operating budget.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics or a closely-related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of professional level budget, auditing or

accounting analysis, financial management research, or fiscal administration experience INCLUDING one year of experience in governmental budget preparation and financial research AND one year of lead or supervisory experience.

OR:

Three years with Pima County as an Accountant III, Financial Analyst III, 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.)

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Description (Summary)

The Conviction & Sentencing Integrity Unit (CSIU) mission is to review legitimate claims of innocence by people who have been convicted by Pima County Attorney’s Office and/or believe they have received illegal sentences. The CSIU, located within the Criminal Division, reviews submissions and leads all re-investigations of cases that present a credible claim of innocence or illegal sentencing. This position in the CSIU will review and analyze claims of wrongful conviction which can include reviewing trial files, legal research, and legal memoranda preparation.

Minimum Qualifications

First, second or third year law student in or a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.

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Description (Summary)

This position supervises and participates in Victim Advocates work in daily operational activities involved with providing professional crisis intervention and court services to crime victims and witnesses for the Pima County Attorney’s Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience as a Victim Advocate.

(One calendar year of experience in the Pima County Victim Witness Volunteer Program encompassing a minimum of 240 volunteer hours, will satisfy one of year experience as a Victim Advocate.)

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR:

Three years with Pima County in a Victim Advocate position.

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