Attorney Supervisor - County Attorney - Violent Crimes

pimacounty; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced Prosecutor Supervisor to lead the Violent Crimes Unit in Pima County Superior Court. You will oversee attorneys, guide strategy, and ensure compliance with Arizona law and PCAO policies.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, caseload management, jury trial readiness, and high-level felony prosecutions across criminal and civil matters within the county.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
• OR: One year with Pima County in an Attorney II position.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and leads personnel of a unit within the department and provides training, mentoring, and guidance to subordinate staff.
• Oversees staff attorney activities in prosecution or defense of criminal and/or civil cases in multiple courts.
• Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate attorneys and provides recommendations on hiring and disciplinary action.
• Reviews legal documents, motions, pleadings, briefs, and investigative reports; verifies facts.
• Oversees preparation of litigation, depositions, witness notification, and bench and jury trials.
• Oversees staff caseloads and resolutions, including pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appellate practice.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervision

Legal research

Case management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Description Summary

Department - County Attorney Job Description

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type

Unclassified

Job Classification

3003 - Attorney Supervisor

Salary Grade

A4

Pay Range

$114,961 - $218,400 Annually

Location

Pima County, Arizona

Essential Functions

• Supervises and leads personnel of a respective unit within the department and provides training, mentoring, and guidance to subordinate staff;
• Supervises staff attorney 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 those who represent County Departments, Commissions, and Councils;
• Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate attorneys and provides recommendations to management on hiring and disciplinary action;
• Reviews legal documents, motions, pleadings and briefs, investigative reports, and verifies facts;
• Provides oversight and guidance in preparing litigation, deposing witnesses, witness notification, and conducting bench and jury trials;
• Provides oversight of staff attorney caseloads and resolutions, to include pre-trial, trial, post-trial and appellate practice;
• Oversees negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases, in line with the Department's policies;
• Oversees preparation of ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by County officials;
• Researches legal questions;
• Prepares legal opinions and advises County officials on a variety of legal matters;
• Carries a reduced caseload in prosecution or defense of a variety of criminal, civil, and/or administrative matters;
• Complies with all rules regulating professional responsibility and monitors/reports staff attorneys for compliance;
• Acts as a role model and maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the assigned Department and County.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate AND six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
• OR: One year with Pima County in an Attorney II position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years of criminal prosecution or criminal defense experience, including substantial experience prosecuting felony cases in Superior Court or an equivalent trial court.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience prosecuting or defending serious and/or complex felony cases, with significant experience involving violent offenses.
• Minimum five (5) years of significant felony jury trial experience, including experience serving as lead counsel in serious, complex

Additional Information

The Pima County Attorney's Office (PCAO) is seeking an experienced prosecutor and strong leader to serve as an Attorney Supervisor in the Violent Crimes Unit. This position provides legal, strategic, and supervisory guidance to attorneys prosecuting serious and complex felony cases in Pima County Superior Court. The Attorney Supervisor oversees the prosecution of violent felony offenses; advises attorneys on charging decisions, case strategy, plea negotiations, trial preparation, and case resolution; and ensures all work complies with Arizona law, ethical rules, and PCAO policies and standards. In this position you will also monitor attorney caseloads and case progression, evaluate performance, and deliver ongoing training and professional development. This role serves as a resource on complex legal and evidentiary issues and assists attorneys with preparing and litigating high level felony cases. While this position works closely with new and mid-level prosecutors to analyze cases, develop trial strategies, prepare motions, and participate in co-trials, the primary focus is attorney development, training, and mentorship within PCAO. This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.