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Description:What are you seeking in a new position? If you're like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:
- 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
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. 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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Job Summary:
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, and its elected officials, and various departments. Part of this legal representation may include assessing, preparing, evaluating, negotiating, and litigating civil cases, and representing PCAO and/or County departments in court, hearings, and negotiations. This position is expected to effectively advise County departments and County officials while managing civil cases and civil-related issues under basic supervision.
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 Determined Based on Applicant's 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 15 - $82,344.50 - $107,072
This Is the Trainee Level Classification in The Attorney Series. Incumbents Perform Entry Level Legal Work Under Close Supervision
Attorney Ii - Pay Grade 17 - $88,128 - $131,166
This Is the Journey Level Classification in The Attorney Series. Incumbents Perform Intermediate Level Legal Work Under General Supervision.
Attorney Iii - Pay Grade 20 - $107,174 - $167,537
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.
Example of Duties:
Work in This Classification Requires an Individual to Be Able to Perform the Essential Job Functions Satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Primary Classification Functions Herein Described. Since Every Duty Associated with This Classification May Not Be Described Herein, Employees May Be Required to Perform Duties Not Specifically Spelled out In This Classification Description, but Which May Be Reasonably Considered to Be Incidental in The Performing of Their Duties Just as Though They Were Actually Written out In This Description.
Typical Classification Essential Duties
- Represent Pcao on Behalf of County Clients to Resolve Civil Cases Brought for And Against the County, Learn Pcao Guidelines and Standards, and Perform Duties Within the Delegated Scope of Authority.
- Assist in Litigating Civil Cases, Reviewing Legal Documents, and Analyzing Case Facts.
- Evaluate and Discuss Cases with Newer Attorneys, Use of Applicable Legal Motions, and Advise as To 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 Offer Advice and Counsel to County Officials and Employees as Clients, Apply Legal Expertise in A Variety of Legal Fields Including Administrative, Contract, Procurement, Environmental, Property and Real Estate, Employment, Public Records, Tax Issues, and Other Fields of Common Practice in 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 and Incomplete Information and Documents, Manage Collection and Analysis of Evidence, Use Various Computer Databases, and Update Files and Records.
- Review Status of Cases 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 by Following Its Rules and Regulations to Maintain Accountability and Preserve Public Trust.
- Maintain Absolute Confidentiality of Work-Related Issues, Customer Records, and Restricted County Information.
- Perform Other Related Duties as Required.
- Exercises Regular and Predictable Attendance and Punctuality in Accordance with Pinal County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
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.
- Advises County Officers and County Departments Regarding Civil Legal Matters and Represents Them in Court and Regulatory Actions.
- Provides Written Opinions to County Officers and Their Employees on Matters Relating to The Duties of Their Offices And/or Departments.
- Acts as The Legal Advisor to The Board of Supervisors, Attends Its Meetings and Opposes Claims Against the County that The County Attorney Deems Unjust or Illegal.
- Represents Assigned Departments on Civil Matters in Courts of Law and Before Regulatory Agencies.
- Responds to Emails, Questions, and Phone Calls from County Official and Employees Regarding Civil Legal Issues that Arise in Their Departments.
- Attends Commissions, Committees, and Board Meetings to Provide Legal Advice to The Respective Public Bodies and Their Members.
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