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County Attorney roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at minimum a Juris Doctor degree and active state bar admission. Government legal employers do sponsor H-1B visas, though the process differs from private firms. This page lists County Attorney positions at verified H-1B sponsoring employers.
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Department - County Attorney
Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5578 - Victim Advocate Supervisor
Salary Grade: 11
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $54,891 - $65,873 Annually
Pay Range: $54,891 - $76,856 Annually
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.
The first review of applications will be on 05/08/2026.
This position supervises and participates in Victim Advocates work in daily operational activities involved with providing professional crisis intervention and court services to crime victims and witnesses for the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
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.
- Provides crisis intervention services to victims and witnesses;
- Provides information and advises victims of their statutory rights and protections within the criminal justice system according to Arizona Victims’ Rights Laws;
- Interprets, recommends, drafts, and implements policies or procedures related to crime victim advocacy;
- Researches, determines and refers appropriate community resources to assist victims and witnesses;
- Provides analysis and reporting on related topics and creates periodical reports based on statistical information as appropriate;
- Develops and delivers training to volunteers, law enforcement, social service agencies and the public regarding crisis intervention and crime victim issues;
- Performs community outreach by attending meetings and seminars to address community organizations and educates the community on the mission and work of the Victim Services Program;
- Supervises, trains and evaluates Victim Advocates and volunteers;
- Organizes and coordinates special projects, events or trainings;
- Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality for information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties;
- Develops and maintains sound working relationships with county attorney staff as well as personnel from law enforcement, medical and social services agencies;
- Carries a felony and/or misdemeanor case load;
- Participates in staff meetings and ongoing training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavioral science or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience as a Victim Advocate.
(One calendar year of experience in the Pima County Victim Witness Volunteer Program encompassing a minimum of 240 volunteer hours, will satisfy one of year experience as a Victim Advocate.)
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Three years with Pima County in a Victim Advocate 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 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.)
- Graduate of the Pima County Attorney’s Office Victim Witness Basic Crisis Training.
- Experience working with victims of crime in the criminal justice system.
- Minimum one (1) year experience in crisis response and/or intervention.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
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.
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. All positions require completion of a satisfactory 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. Some positions may require bilingual incumbents (English/Spanish) as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen. This position will require post-job offer proof of immunization(s) or immunization(s) and/or a TB screening.
Physical/Sensory Requirements:
Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position. Action Activity - bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, and stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, behind themselves, on a radio, equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - in person, on a phone, on a radio, on a cell; Vision - operate a motor vehicle, have depth perception, have peripheral vision.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a County Attorney
Verify your bar admission transfers across states
H-1B approval for a County Attorney role ties your specialty occupation to the specific jurisdiction's bar requirements. Confirm your admission status, or eligibility for reciprocal admission, before submitting applications to county governments outside your licensed state.
Target counties with prior LCA filing history
Search the OFLC Wage Search to find county or municipal government employers that have certified Labor Condition Applications for attorney roles. Prior LCA filings signal that the employer's HR and legal teams have navigated the H-1B process before.
Check your prevailing wage level before negotiating
County governments must pay the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and attorney job zone. Pull the current Level I through Level IV wage figures from the OFLC Wage Search so you know where your offer should land before the LCA is filed.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring county employers
Government legal roles rarely appear on general job boards with explicit sponsorship flags. Search Migrate Mate to filter County Attorney openings by employers with documented H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing whether a county office will sponsor.
Prepare credential documentation before the offer stage
USCIS requires your employer to demonstrate specialty occupation, so gather your J.D. transcripts, bar admission certificates, and any foreign law school equivalency evaluations early. Missing documents at petition time can delay filing past the October 1 start date.
Clarify cap-subject status with the hiring county
Most county governments are not cap-exempt institutions, meaning your petition enters the 65,000 regular cap lottery. Confirm this with the hiring attorney or HR team early, since cap-exempt employers like universities or nonprofits attached to a county office follow a different filing timeline.
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Find County Attorney JobsCounty Attorney H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do county governments typically sponsor H-1B visas for attorney roles?
Some do, but it's less common than in the private sector. County offices that have previously hired foreign-trained lawyers or faced attorney shortages in specific practice areas are more likely to have an established H-1B filing process. Searching Migrate Mate lets you filter for county government employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history, rather than cold-applying and discovering sponsorship isn't available late in the process.
Does a County Attorney role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes attorney positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a Juris Doctor degree in a specific field of study. The O*NET occupation profile for lawyers confirms the standard educational requirement. Your employer will document the specialty occupation requirement in the H-1B petition using your job description and the JD as the qualifying degree.
Can a county government file an H-1B petition if it has never sponsored before?
Yes, any U.S. employer can file an H-1B petition regardless of prior sponsorship history. The county must first register with USCIS for the lottery, then file a Labor Condition Application with DOL, and submit Form I-129 if selected. First-time filers often engage outside immigration counsel to navigate the process, which can add time between offer acceptance and petition filing.
How does state bar licensing affect my H-1B petition for a County Attorney position?
Your bar admission in the state where the county is located is part of what establishes the specialty occupation requirement. If you're licensed in a different state, you'll typically need to obtain admission in the hiring state, either by passing the bar exam or through reciprocal admission rules, before or shortly after starting. USCIS may request evidence of bar status during petition review.
What is the H-1B cap timeline I need to plan around for a County Attorney role?
USCIS opens the H-1B registration window each March for an October 1 start date. Your employer submits a registration, and if selected in the lottery, files the full petition between April and June. Plan your job search and offer negotiation to align with this cycle. County governments with budget constraints may need additional lead time for internal approvals before committing to sponsorship.
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