At Pinal County, we are more than just a job. We care about our citizens, our employees, and our service. Rather than saying what we do, we say why we do it.  Being the fastest-growing county in Arizona means that we have to have a dynamic workforce. 

Are you tired of being overworked and under-appreciated in your current role? Pinal County is paving the way with improved employee experiences, benefits, and a culture that values its people. It might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who will invest in you!  Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee? 

View our latest career opportunities at www.pinal.gov/jobs.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Pinal County

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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.

**Benefits**

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

- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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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The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding. The starting salary range for this position is**$36,157.00 - $40,677.00 **; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

**Job Summary**

Provide a variety of paraprofessional secretarial support and administrative duties for attorneys in the Pinal County Public Defender's Office and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies.

~~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 ~~~~.~~

- Open new files and prepare initial legal documents.

- Obtain all law enforcement agency reports and prepare the files.

- Schedule interviews, trials, hearings, meetings, and attorney's calendar items and notify clients.

- Assist attorney's preparations for trials and hearings.

- File legal papers with courts and process court papers according to court procedures and attorney instructions.

- Type and proofread legal documents, compose and create letters, memoranda, and legal documents from general direction, standard formats, copy, rough draft, and dictation.

- Prepare and edit confidential and sensitive legal documents and maintain confidentiality.

- Review, sort, and distribute mail, maintain attorneys' calendars, answers phones and assist general public by telephone or in person.

- Update files, computer records, and tracking systems and distribute related paperwork.

- Request evidence, such as 911 tapes, photos and other evidence materials and disclose to defense attorney or defendant.

- Receive and send information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions.

- Provide information and assistance within the scope of designated authority.

- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

- Perform other related duties as required.

**POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:**

- Update files, case management system (Justware) and tracking system and distribute related paperwork accordingly.

- High school diploma or GED equivalent.

- Three (3) years of secretarial, legal, or clerk experience.

- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications **:

- Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

- Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management.

- Knowledge of principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court records.

- Knowledge of legal system and law enforcement agency procedures and terminology.

- Skill in preparing and maintaining accurate records.

- Skill in creating legal, professional, and technical correspondence.

- Skill in reading legal documents and extracting relevant information.

- Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software and a variety of standard office equipment.

- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies, and the public.

**Physical Demands**

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

**Work Environment**

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

**NOTICE TO APPLICANTS**

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. **Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).**

~~Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.~~

~~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. ~~

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