Attorney Supervisor - County Attorney - Civil Division - Health Law Unit

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

19h

About The Position

The Pima County Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Attorney Supervisor for the Health Law Unit in the Civil Division. Candidates must have demonstrable experience in health law or comparable, preferrable in government and/or business litigation, as well as supervisory experience. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-orientated, personable yet firm, and challenge-ready! This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Six (6) years of relevant prosecution, defense, or civil experience.
• OR: One year with Pima County in an Attorney II position.
• Admission to the Arizona State Bar at time of appointment, which must be maintained in good standing.
• 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.
• 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.
• Requires 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.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Employees enjoy competitive salaries, generous health insurance coverage, and retirement plans that contribute to long-term financial security.
• Pima County recognizes the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexible work schedules, a generous family leave policy and wellness programs that prioritize employee well-being.
• Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs.
• In addition, a County-wide employee recognition program rewards employees who exemplify the County values of being accountable, respectful and ethical as well as providing great customer service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees