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 with up to $75 monthly 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)

Pima County Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney (6+ years) to serve as the supervisor for the Conviction and Sentencing Integrity Unit (CSIU). Candidates should have significant litigation experience, as well as supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, and challenge-ready!

CSIU’s mission is to review legitimate claims of innocence by people who have been convicted by PCAO and/or believe they have received excessively harsh sentences. The CSIU Supervisor organizes the work of the CSIU Committee and leads all re-investigations of cases that present a credible claim of innocence or excessive sentencing.

This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. 

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate. Six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

  • 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)

Pima County Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney (6+ years) to serve as the supervisor for the Domestic Violence Unit. Candidates should have significant litigation experience, as well as supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, and challenge-ready!

The Domestic Violence Unit handles felonies and misdemeanors concerning family violence. The attorneys, professional staff, and victim advocates who work in the Domestic Violence Unit focus on early intervention for those defendants willing to engage fully in counseling programs to prevent future violence. They are also specially trained to address the unique concerns of victims of domestic violence and recognize those situations most likely to result in tragic or even fatal outcomes. 

This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctorate. Six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience. Must pass a thorough background investigation.

  • 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)

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 Deputy County Attorney Baird Greene at Baird.Greene@pcao.pima.gov  or (520) 724-8577.

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)

The Pima County Attorney’s Office Civil Division is seeking an attorney for the Health Law Unit. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an interest in public health law. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready! 

This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

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.

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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 Deputy County Attorney Baird Greene at Baird.Greene@pcao.pima.gov  or (520) 724-8577.

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)

The Civil Division is seeking an experienced attorney (5+ years) for the Tort Unit. Candidates must have demonstrable experience in tort litigation, preferably Section 1983 claims, and in government and/or business tort litigation. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready! 

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 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)

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
  1. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college in a field such as paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, legal secretary, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications, or a closely related field as defined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment.

OR:

  1. A certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university.

(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.

Preferred Qualifications
  • None listed
Pay Range
  • Hiring Range: $22.16 – $26.04 Per Hour
    Full Range: $22.16 – $29.92 Per Hour 

    Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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Description (Summary)

In direct support of legal functions, performs a variety of specialized legal secretarial tasks, which require distinct knowledge of legal procedures, documentation and legal time constraints and make independent decisions regarding the processing of legal documents. This classification has primary responsibility for completion of assigned tasks and functions by an attorney or paralegal.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. An Associate’s degree or a certificate of completion from an accredited college or technical school as a legal secretary.

OR:

  1. 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.

OR:

  1. Two years of legal clerical experience involving the preparation and processing of legal documents or providing legal clerical support to an attorney.
  • (Additional relevant education from an accredited college or technical school and/or experience 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
  • None listed
Pay Range
  • Hiring Range: $17.36 – $20.40 Per Hour
    Full Range: $17.36 – $23.44 Per Hour

    Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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Description (Summary)

Processes legal documents of a specialized nature with some instruction with respect to details of the assignment.

Minimum Qualifications
  1. Six (6) months of legal clerical experience.

OR

  1. One (1) year general clerical experience.
  2. (Additional relevant education from an accredited college, university or trade/vocational school 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
  • None Listed
Pay Range 
  • Hiring Range: $16.54 – $19.43 Per Hour
    Full Range: $16.54 – $22.33 Per Hour 

    Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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Description (Summary)

Assists in administration and management activities as a member of the personal staff of the County Attorney. Positions in this classification are distinguished from the Special Staff Assistant I classification by placement on the personal staff of an Elected Official. 
This position plays a crucial role in supporting the elected official in their legislative and administrative duties. They provide advanced administrative support, including drafting reports, analyzing data, and preparing presentations. They engage with constituents, advocacy groups, and governmental agencies to address concerns and advance the elected official’s priorities. This role requires strong organizational skills, analytical thinking, and a thorough understanding of legislative processes. 

This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, communications, management, law enforcement or criminal justice, or a closely related field as defined by the elected official at the time of recruitment AND one year of administrative or management experience.

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

OR

(2) One year in a Special Staff Assistant I-Elected Official position with Pima County.

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.):   

  1. Experience as an Executive Administrative Assistant.
  2. Advanced level writing skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Pay Range
  • Hiring Range: $52,251 – $62,701 Annually
    Full Range: $52,251 – $73,151 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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This position, in the Pima County Attorney’s Office, is responsible for the coordination of the Community Justice Board Program (CJB), a juvenile diversion program. In this position, you will be recruiting and training volunteers, partnering with our non-profit agencies, attending and monitoring CJB meetings, and case management. 

The position requires extensive evening and some weekend work. 

Requires a valid Arizona Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, management, or a closely related field as defined by the appointing authority AND two years of professional experience in public or business administration.

(Relevant professional experience may substitute for the aforementioned education.)


OR:


(2) Three years with Pima County as an Administrative Specialist or closely related professional administrative classification.

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.):  

  1. Experience in program management including program planning and coordinating program activities.
  2. Experience with public speaking for both large and small groups. 
  3. Experience working in volunteer/staff supervision and recruitment.
  4. Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Excel.
  5. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Pay Range
  • Hiring Range: $46,097 – $54,164 Annually
    Full Range: $46,097 – $62,230 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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Position Description

Salary Grade: 10

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $23.92 – $28.71 Per Hour
Full Range: $23.92 – $33.49 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.     

    
Provides counseling and guidance to defendants in a pre-trial prosecution alternative action program in the criminal justice system.

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science, criminal justice, or closely related field as defined by the appointing authority and two years of experience in criminal justice, or a related field as defined by the appointing authority. 

(Additional relevant education from an accredited college or university or experience may be substituted for any or all of the aforementioned education or 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.


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.): 

  1. Experience with/knowledge of criminal justice system processes in Pima County
  2. Experience with/knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  3. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

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

Minimum Qualifications

A 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 appointing authority 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.)

(Additional relevant education from an accredited college or university or experience may be substituted for any or all of the aforementioned education or 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.

Pay Range
  • Hiring Range: $52,251 – $62,701 Annually
    Full Range: $52,251 – $73,151 Annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

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Salary Grade: 6

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $20.10 – $23.62 Per Hour
Full Range: $20.10 – $27.14 Per Hour

The Pima County Attorney’s Office is currently hiring an Administrative Assistant I in the Victim Services / Victim Compensation Fund division. In this position, you will perform detailed and complex paraprofessional administrative or accounting support to a department or specialized program. This position also coordinates administrative operations or services of a department or specialized program using automated accounting systems, personal computers, and accounting software.

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OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: A4

Minimum Salary: $106,223 Annually


Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking an experienced attorney (6+ years) to serve as the supervisor for the Fraud Unit. Candidates should have significant litigation experience, as well as supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, and challenge-ready!

The Fraud Unit investigates, prosecutes, and helps prevent various types of fraud, including wage theft, financial crimes, insurance and banking, environmental, housing, and government and medical fraud cases. PCAO reviews complaints in collaboration with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to help victims of fraud. The Unit also meets with members of the community and hosts group presentations on how to avoid being a victim of fraud.

This classification is appointed, unclassified, and exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. 

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OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY   

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $25.12 – $30.14 Per Hour
Full Range: $25.12 – $35.17 Per Hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate’s equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.  
 
   
In addition to performing paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys in case preparation, this position is responsible for supervising all paralegals and other support staff members within their division, including monitoring schedules and payroll. This position will also provide coverage for the Paralegal Trainer and 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.

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