3003 - Attorney Supervisor (Criminal Division)

Overall Job Objective

Position Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary Grade: A4

Pay Range
Full Range: $106,223 - $201,824 Annually

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

Pima County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as a trial team supervisor in the Community Protection Bureau Division. Candidates should have significant litigation experience, as well as the skill and desire to effectively train other attorneys within the office. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, and challenge-ready! The Community Protection Bureau handles felony-level property, drug, and vehicular crimes occurring in Pima County.

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

The first review of applications will be on 11/15/2024.

Duties/Responsibilities

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 departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Supervises and leads personnel of a respective unit within the department and provides training, mentoring, and guidance to subordinate staff;

• Supervises staff attorney 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 those who represent County Departments, Commissions, and Councils;

• Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate attorneys and provides recommendations to management on hiring and disciplinary action;

• Reviews legal documents, motions, pleadings and briefs, investigative reports, and verifies facts;

• Provides oversight and guidance in preparing litigation, deposing witnesses, witness notification, and conducting bench and jury trials;

• Provides oversight of staff attorney caseloads and resolutions, to include pre-trial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice;

• Oversees negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases, in line with the Departments policies;

• Oversees preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by County officials;

• Researches legal questions;

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

• Carries a reduced caseload in prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal, civil, and/or administrative matters;

• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility and monitors/reports staff attorneys for compliance;

• Acts as a role model and maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

(1) Juris Doctorate AND six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.

OR:

(2) One year with Pima County in an Attorney II position.

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/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired 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: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing. 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 applicants 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 candidates 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. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Requires 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.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment. Frequently observes details at close range. Frequently speaks to clients, witnesses, and other case involved parties, such as law enforcement agencies and experts in-person and/or on the phone. Regularly works in a professional office setting. Occasionally drives to conduct field work. Occasionally must lift and carry items. Occasionally remains in a stationary position. Occasionally moves about inside an office.

Working Conditions: Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position. The Attorney Supervisor regularly receives and responds to telephone calls, text messages and emails. The Attorney Supervisor drives to visit clients and witnesses at residence or at jail, and other locations to speak with other case involved parties.

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.