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How much do access justice jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for access justice in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Access Justice vs Paralegal?

AspectAccess JusticeParalegal
Required CredentialsVaries; often includes legal training or certification programsCertificate or associate degree in paralegal studies
Work EnvironmentLegal aid organizations, courts, or nonprofit agenciesLaw firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLegal aid and public service sectorsPrivate law firms and corporate legal teams
Common Search & ComparisonAccess Justice vs Paralegal

Access Justice roles focus on providing legal assistance to underserved populations, often within nonprofit or public sectors, requiring specific legal training. Paralegals support attorneys by preparing legal documents and conducting research, typically working in law firms or corporate settings. While both roles involve legal work, Access Justice emphasizes public service and advocacy, whereas paralegals are more involved in supporting legal case preparation.

What cities are hiring for Access Justice jobs? Cities with the most Access Justice job openings:
Infographic showing various Access Justice job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 4% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,754 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Justice Navigator I - Justice Services

Pimacounty

Tucson, AZ

$23.94 - $28.73/hr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Job description

Job Description SummaryDepartment - Justice ServicesJob Description

OPEN UNTILFILLED

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5652 - Justice Navigator I

Salary Grade:9

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $23.94 - $28.73 Per Hour

Pay Range: $23.94 - $33.52 Per Hour

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 first review of applications will be on 05/22/2026.

The Pima County Justice Services Department has multiple openings for our Justice Navigator position which provides referral and support services to individuals released from law enforcement or jail custody. Responsibilities involve individual engagement and referrals to community-based services (i.e., housing, mental and substance treatment, and other supportive services). Additionally, this position provides encouragement and support to individuals following best practices.

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.

  • Engages with individuals exiting police or jail custody, and refers to treatment, housing, and other community resources;

  • Develops partnerships with other agencies, collaboratives, associations and community organizations;

  • Provides encouragement, support and resources to individuals with justice system involvement utilizing best-practices and evidence-based programming;

  • Maintains accurate and reliable data for program evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, criminal justice, or a field closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment

OR:

Three years of experience directly related to the nature of the criminal justice system, mental health system or public housing.

(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.):

  • Lived experience with the criminal justice system and a demonstrated commitment to supporting others in reentry and justice system navigation.

  • Attached Peer Support Certification.

  • Experience building trust and rapport with clients, providing encouragement, support, and resources to individuals with justice system involvement, utilizing best practices and evidence-based programming.

  • Experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including service providers, reentry services, law enforcement, courts, correctional staff, and community-based organizations.

Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.Additionalassessments/testing may berequiredas part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates:Valid driver license isrequiredat time of application.ValidAZdriver license isrequiredat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicant's suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe 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. A current Peer Support Certification or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe of 6 months.

Special Notice Items: Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory 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. The Countyrequirespre-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: Constantly communicates with individuals being released from jail or law enforcement custody in small onsite, living room model, environment. Constantly is in and out of office space to greet individuals released from custody. Constantly moved about inside an office. Frequently deescalates and communicates with individuals in crisis.

Working Conditions:Justice Navigators operates in an open and collaborative setting that provides direct services to individuals released from jail or law enforcement custody. Regular, daily, on site attendance is an essential function for this position. Any additional working conditions will be determined by 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 practiceson the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.