Attorney Supervisor - County Attorney - Violent Crimes

Job Description Summary Department - County Attorney Job Description REVISED OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY Job Type: Unclassified Job Classification: 3003 - Attorney Supervisor Salary Grade: A4 Pay Range Pay Range: $114,961 - $218,400 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 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. 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. 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. 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.): 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, or high-profile felony trials. Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience involving attorneys, including formal supervision, lead attorney responsibilities, mentoring, training, case review, and/or providing substantive legal guidance to other prosecutors. Experience reviewing and providing guidance regarding charging decisions, plea negotiations, case resolutions, litigation strategy, evidentiary issues, and trial preparation. Advanced knowledge of Arizona criminal law, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, victims' rights, and prosecutorial ethics. Experience working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, victim advocates, investigators, and other criminal justice partners. Experience exercising sound legal judgment, managing complex and sensitive criminal matters, and providing effective leadership in a high-volume prosecution environment. Selection Proce dure :   Pima C