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Department - County Attorney
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5754 - Administrative Specialist I
Salary Grade: 6
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $21.12 - $24.81 Per Hour
Pay Range: $21.12 - $28.50 Per Hour
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.
THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION ENDING SEPTEMBER 2027.
The first review of applications will be on 05/29/2026.
The Pima County Attorney's Office is currently hiring an Administrative Specialist I in the Victim Services Division. In this position, you will perform detailed and complex paraprofessional administrative support to a department or specialized program. This position is distinguished from Administrative Assistant III by performing more complex work with a greater degree of autonomy and, depending upon area of assignment, exercising supervision of staff. This is also distinguished from Administrative Specialist II, which performs professional-level administrative services requiring the application of theoretical knowledge and expertise to specialized areas of assignment.
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 department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Coordinates unit activity with other departmental sections/divisions and other County departments or outside agencies directly or through assigned staff, and acts as an internal departmental coordinator for support activities such as personnel, purchasing, payroll, or program specific functions;
- Responds to public and staff inquiries and provides information or resolves problems which require explanation or application of departmental or program rules and policies, or refers questions to appropriate staff;
- Represents unit/department on various committees and working groups and may be granted authority to commit unit/department support to issues;
- Coordinates, schedules and organizes unit, program, or departmental calendars and meetings;
- Leads and participates in the preparation and processing of accounting documentation such as requisitions, purchase orders, claims and fund transfers;
- Creates, maintains, and/or directs the maintenance of specialized databases including inputting and retrieving data and producing complex computer-based reports;
- Coordinates and monitors standard departmental Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA), contracts, and other obligatory agreements with affected agencies, contractors and service providers;
- Researches, compiles and performs initial analysis of information, and prepares routine, recurring and special reports, correspondence, memoranda, personnel forms, operations manuals and other documents for supervisory review and approval;
- Compiles and summarizes statistical and operational data, and prepares periodic and special reports;
- Compiles information utilized in unit budget preparation, monitors miscellaneous expenditures, and reports to supervisor on program budget activities;
- Conducts and documents confidential or sensitive inquiries for management and maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information encountered or created;
- Establishes and maintains specialized reference files and reference materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following disciplines: public administration, business administration, management, or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
One year with Pima County as an Administrative Assistant III or closely-related professional administrative classification.
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.):
- Minimum six (6) months experience researching, processing, and verifying administrative documentation.
- Minimum six (6) months experience analyzing data and preparing reports and/or specialized documents.
- Minimum six (6) months customer service experience, including responding to inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
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: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the 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 candidate’s driving record. Some positions may require certification as a Notary Public by the State of Arizona at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.
Special Notice Items: 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. Some 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 a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on the phone; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, have peripheral vision. Frequently required to lift, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in county attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in the hiring state
- Experience in civil litigation or public law advisory work
- Familiarity with local government statutes, ordinances, and administrative procedures
- Strong legal research and written communication skills
- Experience advising elected boards, commissions, or government agencies
Tips for Your County Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to government legal standards
County attorney postings often score resumes against specific criteria set by civil service boards. Mirror the exact language in the job announcement, especially around litigation experience, advisory roles, and statutory areas like zoning, public finance, or child welfare.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists county attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight bar admission for every listed state
Many county attorney postings require active bar admission in the state where the county sits, and some require it on day one. List every state bar you hold prominently at the top of your resume so screeners don't disqualify you before reading further.
Target counties where your practice area is active
A background in environmental regulation lands better in counties managing large natural resource portfolios. Align your application materials to the county's budget priorities and recent legal activity, which you can often find in public commission meeting minutes.
Prepare for a writing sample request before the interview
County attorney interviews almost always include a writing sample review. Choose a brief or memo that shows statutory analysis, not just advocacy, since much county legal work involves advising boards and commissioners rather than winning motions.
Negotiate start date and bar reciprocity together
If you're moving from private practice or another state, your start date often depends on pending bar admission by reciprocity or motion. Raise this proactively in the offer stage so the county can plan onboarding around your actual availability.
County Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most county attorneys?
The companies hiring the most county attorneys right now include Dallas County, Pima County Government, and City and County of San Francisco, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be highest in counties with active land use, infrastructure, or litigation portfolios.
How many county attorney jobs are remote?
About 17% of county attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than most legal roles given the in-person demands of court appearances and board meetings. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility include contract drafting, legal research, and advisory work that doesn't require regular courtroom or commission appearances.
How do you become a county attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, pass the bar exam in the state where you plan to work, and gain practical experience in civil litigation, administrative law, or public sector legal work. Many county attorneys start as staff attorneys in a county legal office or in a district attorney's office before moving into a county counsel role.
Can you get hired as a county attorney with little experience?
Entry-level county attorney roles do exist, typically titled staff attorney or assistant county counsel, and they are realistic targets for recent law school graduates who have completed relevant internships or clerkships. Emphasize any local government clinic work, public law externships, or judicial clerkships in your application, since these signal familiarity with the advisory and administrative dimensions of government legal work.
What does the county attorney interview process look like?
Most county attorney hiring processes begin with a written application scored against civil service criteria, followed by a panel interview with county leadership, HR, and often an elected official or department head. Candidates are typically asked to discuss a legal problem they've solved, walk through a writing sample, and demonstrate knowledge of the county's specific legal obligations and current issues.
Where can I find and apply to county attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to county attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your experience and practice area, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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