Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. 

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense purpose it also impacts you financially as well. We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years and extremely affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement! 

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!

• 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

1. 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

1. Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
2. Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
3. Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
4. Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

•  Comprehensive Wellness Program

1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
3. Vaccination Clinics
4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
8. 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

1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool 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 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employee.

Pinal County Public Defender’s Office is a small law office offering attorneys the opportunity to pursue excellence in legal practice areas including felony defense, misdemeanor defense, treatment court representation, juvenile delinquency and civil mental health proceedings. Attorneys are appointed by the court to provide high quality legal representation to indigent clients and prepare cases for defense in all phases of court proceedings. Attorneys assess, prepare, negotiate, and litigate cases, represent individual clients in courtrooms, hearings, and negotiations, and learn the department guidelines and standards to effectively manager case files under basic supervision.

THE POSITION AND SALARY WILL BE DETERIMINED BASED ON APPLICANTS 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 14 - $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.