Legal Administrator
Pima County See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Full Time
- $102,213 - $153,320/year
- LEGAL SERVICES
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Classification: 1100 - Legal Administrator
Salary Grade: 19
Pay Range
Full Range: $102,213 - $153,320 Annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
The first review of applications will be on 02/14/2025.
The Pima County Attorney’s Office is seeking a motivated and experienced professional who will manage the human resources, information technology, operations, and finance functions of The People’s Office. As the Legal Administrator, you will oversee the annual budget, direct the recruitment and retention efforts for the office, oversee the daily operations in IT and building maintenance, as well as serve as the office liaison for administrative functions with Pima County Administration and various departments. This position directly supervises 5 full-time staff members and indirectly supervises 150+ legal support staff.
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.
Administration:
Coordinates and integrates the technical and resource staff of administrative services, including such functions as purchasing, management information services, finance, accounting, budget and grants monitoring;
Coordinates activities and services with other divisions to meet the needs and goals of the department;
Analyzes and develops policies, identifies problem areas and implements solutions;
Supervises and participates in special administrative and operational studies, identifies problems and recommends solutions;
Analyzes and evaluates existing manual and automated processes and proposes and develops alternatives for more efficient operations;
Acts as liaison with County departments and outside agencies;
Supervises and evaluates division support and clerical personnel.
Budget and Finance:
Coordinates the development of the annual departmental budget and monitors expenditures;
Coordinates accounting and financial records maintenance with the Finance Department and Management Information Services;
Establishes financial procedures and maintains appropriate records and reports;
Coordinates funding from various sources with departmental programs.
Planning and Development:
Develops program and work unit goals, objectives, policies and procedures;
Develops, implements changes and evaluates program or work unit efficiency, effectiveness and success;
Designs, actuates, and administers division and departmental policies and procedures;
Supervises the maintenance and control of departmental records;
Coordinates and monitors the development of grants and other funding sources for the department.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, public administration, management, finance or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND five years of professional administrative experience, which included two years of managerial experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
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.):
Masters degree in finance, accounting, or business.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in a criminal justice system.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: 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. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- $102,213 - $153,320/year
