Attorney I County Attorney Ajo, AZ

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 3001 - Attorney I

Salary Grade: A2

Pay Range

Pay Range: $84947 - $161387 Annually

The first review of applications will be on08/14/2026.

The Pima County Attorneys Office is looking for a part-time attorney to oversee the Ajo Justice Court Precinct. The Ajo Deputy County Attorney assignment offers a light caseload significant autonomy flexible scheduling and rewarding practice working with community members. Ajo also benefits from a dedicated victim advocate to provide support and guidance to victims. Court coverage is an expected two and a half days a week. Attorneys of all experience levels are welcome but those looking for a relaxed environment in a historic courthouse would flourish in this role.

This part-time position reports to 111 W La Mina Ave Ajo AZ. Ajo AZ is located 120 miles west of Tucson AZ.

This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

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 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.

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.Additionalassessments/testing may beas part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license isat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicants suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe 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. Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment which must be maintained in good standing.

Special Notice Items: The Countyrequirespre-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 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. This position will require apost-job offer physicaland/or drug screen.

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. Action Activity - Reaching; Motion Activity - grasping; Speaking Activity - in person and on the phone; Vision - operate motor vehicle distinguish colors have depth perception and peripheral vision.

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.