Attorney I - Public Fiduciary - Public Defense Services
Attorney I - Public Fiduciary - Public Defense Services
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Department - Public Defense ServicesJob Description
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Job Type: Unclassified
Job Type: Classified: 3001 - Attorney I
Salary Grade: A2
Pay Range
Pay Range: $81328 - $154523 Annually
Range Explanation:
Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.
Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
The first review of applications will be on09/12/2025.
The Pima County Public Fiduciary serves as the court-appointed Guardian Conservator or Estate Administrator (Personal Representative) to protect the legal rights and financial interest of vulnerable adults. The Public Fiduciary also administers the estates of deceased persons when there is no one else willing or able to serve per Arizona Revised Statutes. The Attorney for the Public Fiduciary represents the office of the Public Fiduciary in guardianship conservatorship and probate matters in Superior Court and provides counsel and legal advice to the Public Fiduciary staff.
This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
For more information about the Public Fiduciarys Office please visit their website at: more information about the Public Defense Services Department please visit their website at: 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 departments 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.
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 with/knowledge of civil litigation and trial advocacy.
Experience handling cases with little to no supervision.
Experience with/knowledge of Title 14 the Probate Rules of Court and Rules of Civil Procedure.
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: Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment which must be maintained in good standing. All positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain / maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: All 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. 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.
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. Regularly receives and responds to telephone calls text messages and emails. 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
