Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Courts which may include misdemeanor, felony, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, tax issues, child support, or appellate cases;
• Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;
• Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights;
• Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;
• Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts bench and jury trials;
• Researches legal questions;
• Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
• Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;
• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;
• Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

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 qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Courts which may include misdemeanor, felony, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, tax issues, child support, or appellate cases;
• Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;
• Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights;
• Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;
• Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts bench and jury trials;
• Researches legal questions;
• Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
• Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;
• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;
• Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

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 qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.   

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Courts which may include misdemeanor, felony, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, tax issues, child support, or appellate cases;
• Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;
• Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights;
• Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;
• Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts bench and jury trials;
• Researches legal questions;
• Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
• Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;
• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;
• Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

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.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Courts which may include misdemeanor, felony, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, tax issues, child support, or appellate cases;

• Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;

• Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights;

• Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;

• Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts bench and jury trials;

• Researches legal questions;

• Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;

• Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;

• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;

• Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

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.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Gathers information, prepares legal documents, completes legal forms, correspondence, documents such as briefs, opinions, complaints, warrants, affidavits, depositions and monitors to ensure legal requirements and deadlines are met;

• Reviews new cases and sets up interviews between clients, law enforcement personnel and attorneys;

• Reviews materials received, sets up files and initiates paperwork;

• Takes and/or transcribes from electronic dictation, prepares legal reports, correspondence, forms such as petitions, jury instructions and disclosures;

• Determines prioritization of trials, sets up and maintains calendars of hearings, trials, depositions and response times to pending litigation;

• Compiles statistical data concerning unit operations, at the direction of the attorney and/or paralegal, prepares periodic and special reports;

• Prepares motions for continuance, suspension or dismissal through the court system;

• Coordinates work activities with trial teams and/or divisions;

• Acts as liaison for attorney and/or paralegal regarding case preparation, discovery and prepares appropriate legal documents as required;

• Communicates with clients or witnesses to obtain or verify legal information for cases;

• Word processes a variety of technical and confidential documents, contracts, ordinances, case dispositions and privileged attorney client information;

• Reviews, sorts and proofreads legal documents for attorney and/or paralegal;

• Files and indexes legal documents produced and received in the case files;

• Edits legal documents for appropriateness of legal or technical terminology, grammar, punctuation and spelling;

• Operates a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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.)

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Responds to requests from law enforcement and other concerned parties to provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and witnesses;

• Assists clients in meeting immediate needs, including bodily safety, medical care, legal services, food, transport, clothing, and shelter; refers clients, when appropriate, to other public or private service providers;

• Conducts development-appropriate crisis interventions with children of all ages and educates parents/caregivers on how to recognize and mitigate crisis reactions;

• Provides information to victims and witnesses concerning their statutory rights and the procedures of the criminal justice system, facilitating their communication with various representatives of criminal justice agencies;

• Maintains contact with victims and witnesses as needed and accompanies them to court to provide support and information, serving as a liaison between the victim and attorneys and consulting with attorneys regarding trial preparation/victim opinion;

• Assists victims in applying for compensation through the Pima County Crime Victim Compensation Board;

• Documents client services, contacts, and referrals in a designated database;

• Prepares and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crime victim issues;

• Performs staff back-up duties to support and advise volunteers during weeknights, weekends, and holidays, coordinating and directing volunteers performing crisis intervention services or court duties;

• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties;

• Develops and maintains working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical, and social services agencies;

• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, criminal justice, public administration or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience in the area of assignment or other closely related field. 

(One calendar year of experience in the Pima County Victim Witness Volunteer Program, which encompasses a minimum of 240 volunteer hours, would satisfy the experience in the area of assignment requirement.) 

(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. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice system.

• Experience in crisis response and/or intervention.

• Experience with social service or mental health service provision.

• Graduate of the Pima County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Basic Crisis Training.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice system.

• Experience in crisis response and/or intervention.

• Experience with social service or mental health service provision.

• Graduate of the Pima County Attorney's Office Victim Witness Basic Crisis Training.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ 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: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. All applicants must pass a criminal history background investigation prior to appointment. Some positions may require bilingual incumbents (English/Spanish) as determined by the appointing authority at the time of recruitment. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone and on a radio; Vision - operate motor vehicle, have depth perception, peripheral.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

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.    

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises, trains, and evaluates staff to ensure effective and efficient legal support operations;

• Manages daily workflow and caseloads to maintain operational efficiency and meet deadlines;

• Collaborates with leadership in strategic planning to improve division performance and service delivery;

• Ensures accurate preparation and processing of legal documents, including complaints, motions, and disclosures, in support of attorneys;

• Oversees and trains staff in proper use of document management systems and electronic filing procedures across various courts;

• Researches and compiles daily, weekly, and monthly performance metrics and reports for internal use and decision-making;

• Schedules and conducts job interviews, performance evaluations, and employee development plans;

• Trains staff in the use of legal case management systems to ensure consistent and accurate documentation;

• Coordinates file closeouts and ensures compliance with legal and procedural requirements;

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of court procedures and legal office operations to support accurate staff guidance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in legal studies, criminal justice, business or public administration, political science 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.)

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Experience developing or implementing procedures, workflow improvements, staff training, or other operational improvements.

• Experience coordinating staff assignments, workflow, and deadlines in a high-volume work environment.

• Minimum two (2) years of experience supervising, leading, or training staff in a legal, criminal justice, court, or similar professional environment.

• Experience working in a prosecutor’s office, public defense office, court, law enforcement agency, or other legal environment.

• Experience with criminal case management systems, electronic court filing systems, and/or legal document processing.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. 

Supplemental Information: 

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ 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: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. Not all positions with Pima County are eligible for visa sponsorship.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. 

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position. 

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.  

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need 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 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;

• Evaluates 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;

• Reviews case files and work products and ensures 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 statues, 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 role model and ensures that integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County are maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate AND ten (10) years of previous experience practicing law in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings.

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience developing policies, procedures, or programs using evidence-based best practices in criminal justice reform, diversion, deflection, specialty courts, or alternatives to incarceration.

• Experience establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with leaders and stakeholders in medical, behavioral health, social service, nonprofit, governmental, or community organizations that support alternatives to incarceration.

• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in criminal justice reform, specialty courts, diversion, deflection, restorative justice, or a related legal or justice-system setting.

• Minimum three (3) years experience supervising attorneys and/or professional staff, including assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing strategic guidance.

• Experience securing, managing, or administering grant-funded programs, including grant writing, funding proposals, compliance, reporting, budgeting, performance measures, and coordination with grant partners or funding agencies.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prepares, analyzes, reviews, evaluates, and monitors the department's operating and capital improvement budget requests;

• Conducts budgetary and financial studies specific to the department, addressing current and projected fiscal and operational matters, and develops recommendations for new programs and service expansions;

• Provides technical assistance to department staff in budget preparation, explaining financial policies and procedures to ensure clarity and proper use of the budget system;

• Develops initial recommendations for core funding levels for the department, based on revenue and expenditure projections, overall program budgets, and performance measures;

• Compiles, analyzes, and prepares budget data for inclusion in the department’s annual budget documents;

• Manages user access and approval workflows for business and financial systems used within the department;

• Utilizes internal tools and procedures to reconcile and balance financial data across various systems specific to the department;

• Provides user support and troubleshooting for the department's business and financial systems, ensuring efficient operations;

• Tests enhancements and configurations of financial systems utilized by the department;

• Creates and maintains the chart of account elements in the department’s financial system for accurate tracking;

• Understands departmental programs, goals, and objectives to analyze targets and provide financial recommendations for achieving them;

• Performs cost-benefit analysis and financial studies, researching alternatives and critiquing justifications for expenditures;

• Prepares internal financial and budget reports by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting departmental data;

• Monitors departmental spending throughout the year, providing recommended forecasts to support management decision-making;

• Ensures departmental inventory is safeguarded by conducting reconciliations and verifying that proper controls are in place.

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 one year of professional-level experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing or accounting analysis, or financial management research.

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Minimum three (3) years of experience preparing, monitoring, analyzing, and/or forecasting grant and operating budgets, including analysis of revenues, expenditures, trends, and variances.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience performing financial reconciliations, identifying discrepancies, and resolving financial data issues, preferably related to grant-funded programs.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience using financial, accounting, grant management, and/or budget management software applications.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze financial data, including formulas and pivot tables.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working with the financial administration of grants, including monitoring grant budgets, expenditures, funding, and financial reporting.

• Minimum three (3) years of experience working within a governmental accounting, budgeting, grant management, or financial management environment.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Researches appeals and prepares drafts of preliminary briefs or arguments based on statutory law or decisions;

• Conducts legal research through the use of computerized legal research systems such as Lexis and Westlaw, or statutes, U.S. Constitution, legal periodicals, law reviews, digests, legal encyclopedias, codes, regional and federal reporters, slip opinions and various case law;

• Updates or shepardizes case law to distinguish and analogize the case to the fact situation at hand;

• Identifies applicable statutes or rules that are in force and effect for the particular matter;

• Researches points and rules of law and prepares written reports summarizing research;

• Performs research and studies legal records and comments to obtain data applicable to the case under consideration;

• Drafts motions, responses and legal memoranda;

• Interviews victims and witnesses;

• Serves copies of pleadings on opposing counsel and delivers documents to various county offices;

• Conducts routine investigations on less serious charges for background and basic information;

• Confers with attorneys regarding legal issues;

• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties;

• May supervise, train, and assign and review the work of other law clerks;

• Maintains electronic and paper files as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Researches appeals and prepares drafts of preliminary briefs or arguments based on statutory law or decisions;

• Conducts legal research through the use of computerized legal research systems such as Lexis and Westlaw, or statutes, U.S. Constitution, legal periodicals, law reviews, digests, legal encyclopedias, codes, regional and federal reporters, slip opinions and various case law;

• Updates or shepardizes case law to distinguish and analogize the case to the fact situation at hand;

• Identifies applicable statutes or rules that are in force and effect for the particular matter;

• Researches points and rules of law and prepares written reports summarizing research;

• Performs research and studies legal records and comments to obtain data applicable to the case under consideration;

• Drafts motions, responses and legal memoranda;

• Interviews victims and witnesses;

• Serves copies of pleadings on opposing counsel and delivers documents to various county offices;

• Conducts routine investigations on less serious charges for background and basic information;

• Confers with attorneys regarding legal issues;

• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties;

• May supervise, train, and assign and review the work of other law clerks;

• Maintains electronic and paper files as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

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

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 qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.   

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Provides complex administrative services of a specialized nature to a department, division, or program within Pima County;

• Negotiates and establishes Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA), contracts and other obligatory agreements and monitors compliance;

• Prepares work unit budgets, oversees expenditures, performs cost and statistical analyses and prepares reports and recommendations;

• Performs research, prepares written reports and recommendations and informs management of issues, concerns and problems of specialized work unit;

• Provides information, status, and recommendations to department directors, division managers and professional staff regarding area of assignment and responds to public inquiries interpreting work unit and county policies and procedures;

• Ensures work unit policies, procedures and activities comply with applicable federal/state statutes and regulations and county policy;

• Oversees internal services such as accounting, payroll, personnel, management information services and/or purchasing;

• Represents work unit at various meetings, conferences, or on committees and provides specialized expertise related to area of assignment;

• Develops, maintains and manages databases using automated information systems and compiles/reviews/monitors information for reporting purposes.

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 AND one year of professional experience in public or business administration.

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

Preferred Qualifications

(Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): 

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with budget and finance

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with purchasing.

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with contracts and grant award agreements.

• Minimum two (2) years experience working with financial software applications.

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Gathers information, prepares legal documents, completes legal forms, correspondence, documents such as briefs, opinions, complaints, warrants, affidavits, depositions and monitors to ensure legal requirements and deadlines are met;

• Reviews new cases and sets up interviews between clients, law enforcement personnel and attorneys;

• Reviews materials received, sets up files and initiates paperwork;

• Takes and/or transcribes from electronic dictation, prepares legal reports, correspondence, forms such as petitions, jury instructions and disclosures;

• Determines prioritization of trials, sets up and maintains calendars of hearings, trials, depositions and response times to pending litigation;

• Compiles statistical data concerning unit operations, at the direction of the attorney and/or paralegal, prepares periodic and special reports;

• Prepares motions for continuance, suspension or dismissal through the court system;

• Coordinates work activities with trial teams and/or divisions;

• Acts as liaison for attorney and/or paralegal regarding case preparation, discovery and prepares appropriate legal documents as required;

• Communicates with clients or witnesses to obtain or verify legal information for cases;

• Word processes a variety of technical and confidential documents, contracts, ordinances, case dispositions and privileged attorney client information;

• Reviews, sorts and proofreads legal documents for attorney and/or paralegal;

• Files and indexes legal documents produced and received in the case files;

• Edits legal documents for appropriateness of legal or technical terminology, grammar, punctuation and spelling;

• Operates a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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.)

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal or civil cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court, Federal Court, and Appellate Courts which may include misdemeanor, felony, dependency, delinquency, mental health, guardianship, conservatorship, probate administration, contract, tort, environmental, real estate, tax issues, child support, or appellate cases;

• Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;

• Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights;

• Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;

• Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts bench and jury trials;

• Researches legal questions;

• Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;

• Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;

• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;

• Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate.

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 qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.      

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Prosecutes or defends the most difficult and complex criminal or civil cases, or voluminous caseloads requiring specialized experience and training, brought for and against the County, in State or Federal Courts;

• Manages the most demanding criminal or civil cases in public sector law or manages caseloads requiring specialized skills and experience;

• Represents County departments, boards and commissions in civil litigation and administrative matters;

• Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by county officials;

• Prepares legal opinions and advises county officials on a variety of legal matters;

• Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases and complies with Victims’ Rights;

• Engages in pretrial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice as required by cases;

• Prepares litigation, deposes witnesses, provides witness notification, and conducts complex bench and jury trials;

• Develops, refines, and presents legal strategies, reviews legal documents, extracts relevant information, evaluates legal issues and legal system variables and negotiates agreements;

• Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues;

• Researches and drafts legal motions, pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;

• Reviews, evaluates, and participates in investigations;

• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility;

• Upholds the values and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate AND 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. 
 

Selection Procedure: 
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.   

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Manages caseload involving specialized areas of law (criminal and civil) and recommends appropriate legal action;

• Compiles, coordinates and analyzes case information throughout all phases of case administration and initiates appropriate action to start legal proceedings;

• Plans, develops and organizes all phases of work, prioritizes sequences of work, monitors progress and follows-up to completion;

• Researches and conducts investigations of credit histories, locating financial data and place of residence using automated data systems and restricted access sources;

• Conducts legal research through the use of computerized legal research (Lexis and Westlaw) or statutes, U.S. Constitution, legal periodicals, law reviews, digests, legal encyclopedias, codes, regional and federal reporters, slip opinions and various case law;

• Updates or shepardizes case law to distinguish and analogize the case to the fact situation at hand;

• Identifies applicable statutes or rules that are in force and effect for the particular matter;

• Drafts routine and complex legal documents, motions, interrogatories, arguments, briefs, opinions, petitions, changes of plea, contracts and ordinances;

• Responds to motions, discovery requests, interrogatories, petitions, plea agreements, writs and orders;

• Coordinates between the assigned department and other governmental agencies to include out of state jurisdictions;

• Acts as liaison for attorney to the courts, law enforcement agencies, other county departments, clients and the public;

• Prepares memos and letters regarding attorney client privilege and confidential matters;

• Upholds confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards in all tasks;

• Provides administrative support to attorneys and legal staff as required.

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.)

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Answers procedural questions from the public and staff regarding specialized documents, policies, and services, and researches relevant information;

• Compiles confidential information and prepares legal documents;

• Maintains and updates records, file folders, logs, and status records, ensuring processes are accurately reflected and purged as necessary;

• Indexes, classifies, codes, and files records, reports, and documents;

• Conducts computer searches to obtain or verify information such as criminal histories, asset information, and employment details using restricted access resources;

• Interviews clients to obtain or verify general information for case records;

• Retrieves and provides case disposition information to concerned parties, determining further action as needed;

• Creates and maintains new records and client files, managing data input and retrieval using computer systems;

• Develops and manages spreadsheets and databases using software or computer programs;

• Schedules and arranges meetings, conferences, interviews, appointments, and travel;

• Gathers information and prepares routine legal documents such as complaints, warrants, and depositions, as well as handling routine correspondence;

• Reviews case files to ensure completeness and contacts relevant parties to obtain missing documents;

• Assembles daily court calendars, prioritizes trials or hearings, and relays information to judges and concerned parties;

• Receives payments, issues receipts, and verifies daily cash intake against receipts;

• Coordinates processing actions with other units, departments, or outside agencies, and assists clients or applicants in completing the service process.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of legal clerical experience.