Pima County Government
Attorney Bureau Chief - County Attorney
Pima County Government, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Overview
Attorney Bureau Chief - County Attorney at Pima County Government OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Job Type: Classified: 3004 - Attorney Bureau Chief. Job Description
The Pima County Attorneys Office is seeking a dynamic leader to join the Criminal Division as an Attorney Bureau Chief. The Bureau Chief supervises, assists, and leads attorneys and support staff in the Office of the Pima County Attorney. The position oversees functions within their respective criminal bureau, analyzes workloads, case flow, court schedules, complex legal issues, and develops plans, schedules, assignments and solutions, in addition to evaluating attorney and staff performance. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment and professional discretion. Essential Functions
Supervises and leads attorneys and support staff of a respective bureau within the department. Supervises bureau 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 Administrative venues. Evaluates personnel and program performance; makes recommendations to the Appointing Authority on matters including hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and employment termination. Manages and investigates complaints and ethical allegations; supervises assignment of cases, prioritizes projects, and resolves workload and technical issues. Reviews case files and work products to ensure quality standards are met; develops charging decision guidelines, legal assessments and strategies, and office standards based on the law and evidentiary standards. Provides advice and consultation to law enforcement agencies on investigations and case management. Manages complex and unusual cases and legal issues, and assists in preparing strategies to meet challenges from the opposition. Applies extensive knowledge of State of Arizona statutes, case law, judicial procedures and knowledge of County operations. Monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice issues, recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements, and provides guidance on regulatory, legislative and management issues. Acts as role model and ensures integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County are maintained. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate AND ten (10) years of experience practicing law in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings. Or one year with Pima County in an Attorney Supervisor 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. 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. Salary and Benefits
Pay Range: $131,560 - $249,953 Annually. The first review of applications will be on 09/12/2025. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
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Attorney Bureau Chief - County Attorney at Pima County Government OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Job Type: Classified: 3004 - Attorney Bureau Chief. Job Description
The Pima County Attorneys Office is seeking a dynamic leader to join the Criminal Division as an Attorney Bureau Chief. The Bureau Chief supervises, assists, and leads attorneys and support staff in the Office of the Pima County Attorney. The position oversees functions within their respective criminal bureau, analyzes workloads, case flow, court schedules, complex legal issues, and develops plans, schedules, assignments and solutions, in addition to evaluating attorney and staff performance. Work is performed with considerable latitude, independent judgment and professional discretion. Essential Functions
Supervises and leads attorneys and support staff of a respective bureau within the department. Supervises bureau 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 Administrative venues. Evaluates personnel and program performance; makes recommendations to the Appointing Authority on matters including hiring, disciplinary actions, promotions, and employment termination. Manages and investigates complaints and ethical allegations; supervises assignment of cases, prioritizes projects, and resolves workload and technical issues. Reviews case files and work products to ensure quality standards are met; develops charging decision guidelines, legal assessments and strategies, and office standards based on the law and evidentiary standards. Provides advice and consultation to law enforcement agencies on investigations and case management. Manages complex and unusual cases and legal issues, and assists in preparing strategies to meet challenges from the opposition. Applies extensive knowledge of State of Arizona statutes, case law, judicial procedures and knowledge of County operations. Monitors and reviews trends in law enforcement and criminal justice issues, recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements, and provides guidance on regulatory, legislative and management issues. Acts as role model and ensures integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County are maintained. Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate AND ten (10) years of experience practicing law in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings. Or one year with Pima County in an Attorney Supervisor 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. 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. Salary and Benefits
Pay Range: $131,560 - $249,953 Annually. The first review of applications will be on 09/12/2025. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
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