Attorney (At-Will)

Pinal County Public Defender’s Office is a small law office offering attorneys the opportunity to pursue excellence in legal practice areas including felony defense, misdemeanor defense, treatment court representation, juvenile delinquency and civil mental health proceedings. Attorneys are appointed by the court to provide high quality legal representation to indigent clients and prepare cases for defense in all phases of court proceedings. Attorneys assess, prepare, negotiate, and litigate cases, represent individual clients in courtrooms, hearings, and negotiations, and learn the department guidelines and standards to effectively manager case files under basic supervision.

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

THE POSITION AND SALARY WILL BE DETERIMINED BASED ON APPLICANTS QUALIFICATIONS, IF SELECTED 

Advancement within the classification series is not guaranteed or automatic and may be delayed.  Years of experience referenced in each classification is the minimum requirement, however, placement at job level is also dependent upon quality of work product, caseload complexity, and the ability to work independently.  To be eligible for advancement to the next level in the classification series, the employee must perform successfully at the current level, meet the minimum requirements for the next level, and demonstrate the ability to perform the higher level duties. 

ATTORNEY I - Pay Grade 16 - $86,656 - $125,651

This is the trainee level classification in the Attorney series. Incumbents perform entry level legal work under close supervision

ATTORNEY II - Pay Grade 18 - $99,212 - $143,858

This is the journey level classification in the Attorney series.  Incumbents perform intermediate level legal work under general supervision.  

ATTORNEY III - Pay Grade 21 - $121,539 - $176,231

This is the senior level classification in the Attorney series.  Perform legal work of greater complexity and difficulty, working under minimal supervision, exercising discretion, and independent judgment.