Pinal County
Overview
The Civil Bureau of the Pinal County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) serves as Pinal County’s in-house law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Pinal County, its elected officials, and various departments. This position is expected to effectively advise County departments and County officials while managing civil cases and civil-related issues under basic supervision. Typical Classification Essential Duties
Represent PCAO on behalf of county clients to resolve civil cases and apply PCAO guidelines and standards within the delegated scope of authority. Assist in litigating civil cases, review legal documents, and analyze case facts. Evaluate and discuss cases with newer attorneys, use applicable legal motions, and advise on appropriate dispositions. Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues. Apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems. Confer with and advise County officials and employees as clients, applying legal expertise across multiple fields including administrative, contract, procurement, environmental, property and real estate, employment, public records, tax issues, and other areas of public sector law. Manage assigned legal cases, confer with participants, negotiate agreements, and, if necessary, litigate and resolve cases. Review and develop recommendations for legal decisions, policies, regulations, resolutions, tax appeals, public disclosure requests, court orders, and other assigned legal matters. Evaluate case files, research missing information, manage collection and analysis of evidence, use computer databases, and update files and records. Review case status with supervisor and create, process, and file memoranda and legal documents. Cross-train in a wide variety of civil legal areas. Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of PCAO and preserve public trust by following its rules and regulations and maintaining confidentiality of work-related issues and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required and maintain regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with County policies. Specific Duties May Include
Advises county departments, elected officials, and county employees as clients on a variety of civil matters and issues. Performs legal research and drafts, reviews, and prepares legal documents including motions, petitions, opinions, and demands. Represents and advises county officers and departments regarding civil legal matters and regulatory actions. Provides written opinions to county officers and employees on matters relating to their duties. Acts as legal advisor to the board of supervisors, attends meetings, and addresses claims against the county. Represents assigned departments in civil matters in courts and before regulatory agencies. Responds to emails, questions, and phone calls from county officials and employees regarding civil legal issues. Attends commissions, committees, and board meetings to provide legal advice to public bodies and their members. Represents the County in Title 36 mental health hearings and provides advice on the Title 36 process. Represents and advises on tax lien foreclosures and responds to Public Records Requests. Advises and represents Development Services regarding code enforcement, abatements, and zoning matters. Represents Pinal County in civil forfeiture proceedings and advises on related legal issues. Coordinates civil litigation with outside counsel when the County or a County employee is named as a party. Represents and defends County entities in election matters and conducts transactional work as needed. Reviews, drafts, and edits legal documents such as contracts, intergovernmental agreements, liens, deeds, and memoranda of understanding. Represents and defends property tax appeals and provides representation for guardianship and conservatorship matters as needed. Other related duties as assigned and participates in policy-making discussions and training as requested. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
ATTORNEY I - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Juris Doctorate degree or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-approved law school. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or are transferring UBE scores and awaiting admission; such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless permitted to practice under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions. ATTORNEY II - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Two (2) years of experience in practicing law. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or are transferring UBE scores and awaiting admission; such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless permitted to practice under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions. ATTORNEY III - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Five (5) years of experience in practicing law. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or are transferring UBE scores and awaiting admission; such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless permitted to practice under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration
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The Civil Bureau of the Pinal County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) serves as Pinal County’s in-house law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Pinal County, its elected officials, and various departments. This position is expected to effectively advise County departments and County officials while managing civil cases and civil-related issues under basic supervision. Typical Classification Essential Duties
Represent PCAO on behalf of county clients to resolve civil cases and apply PCAO guidelines and standards within the delegated scope of authority. Assist in litigating civil cases, review legal documents, and analyze case facts. Evaluate and discuss cases with newer attorneys, use applicable legal motions, and advise on appropriate dispositions. Conduct research and provide consultation involving complex and difficult legal issues. Apply legal principles to determinations on individual cases and problems. Confer with and advise County officials and employees as clients, applying legal expertise across multiple fields including administrative, contract, procurement, environmental, property and real estate, employment, public records, tax issues, and other areas of public sector law. Manage assigned legal cases, confer with participants, negotiate agreements, and, if necessary, litigate and resolve cases. Review and develop recommendations for legal decisions, policies, regulations, resolutions, tax appeals, public disclosure requests, court orders, and other assigned legal matters. Evaluate case files, research missing information, manage collection and analysis of evidence, use computer databases, and update files and records. Review case status with supervisor and create, process, and file memoranda and legal documents. Cross-train in a wide variety of civil legal areas. Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of PCAO and preserve public trust by following its rules and regulations and maintaining confidentiality of work-related issues and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required and maintain regular attendance and punctuality in accordance with County policies. Specific Duties May Include
Advises county departments, elected officials, and county employees as clients on a variety of civil matters and issues. Performs legal research and drafts, reviews, and prepares legal documents including motions, petitions, opinions, and demands. Represents and advises county officers and departments regarding civil legal matters and regulatory actions. Provides written opinions to county officers and employees on matters relating to their duties. Acts as legal advisor to the board of supervisors, attends meetings, and addresses claims against the county. Represents assigned departments in civil matters in courts and before regulatory agencies. Responds to emails, questions, and phone calls from county officials and employees regarding civil legal issues. Attends commissions, committees, and board meetings to provide legal advice to public bodies and their members. Represents the County in Title 36 mental health hearings and provides advice on the Title 36 process. Represents and advises on tax lien foreclosures and responds to Public Records Requests. Advises and represents Development Services regarding code enforcement, abatements, and zoning matters. Represents Pinal County in civil forfeiture proceedings and advises on related legal issues. Coordinates civil litigation with outside counsel when the County or a County employee is named as a party. Represents and defends County entities in election matters and conducts transactional work as needed. Reviews, drafts, and edits legal documents such as contracts, intergovernmental agreements, liens, deeds, and memoranda of understanding. Represents and defends property tax appeals and provides representation for guardianship and conservatorship matters as needed. Other related duties as assigned and participates in policy-making discussions and training as requested. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
ATTORNEY I - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Juris Doctorate degree or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA-approved law school. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or are transferring UBE scores and awaiting admission; such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless permitted to practice under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions. ATTORNEY II - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Two (2) years of experience in practicing law. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or are transferring UBE scores and awaiting admission; such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless permitted to practice under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions. ATTORNEY III - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: Five (5) years of experience in practicing law. Must pass a thorough background investigation. Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona residents must have one within 30 days of hire. Applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona bar examination or are transferring UBE scores and awaiting admission; such candidates cannot be hired until admitted, unless permitted to practice under Arizona Supreme Court Rule 39 provisions. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Government Administration
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