Salary : $143,954.00 - $223,129.00 Annually
Location : 971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg G Florence AZ 85132, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600300
Department: Public Defender
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
DescriptionAre you a visionary legal leader dedicated to safeguarding fundamental rights and ensuring equal access to justice? Pinal County is seeking a dynamic
Legal Defender, Director to spearhead our mission of protecting the dignity and liberties of every individual in our community. In this pivotal role, you will not just manage a department; you will advocate for the integrity of the American Justice System and empower a team committed to ethical, zealous, and client-centered representation.
As Director, your impact will be profound. You will establish and refine public defense policies while fostering a workplace culture rooted in accountability, commitment, and teamwork. If you are ready to enrich lives beyond expectation and lead a mission-driven office that stands as a guardian of constitutional protections, we invite you to join us in Pinal County.
See our recruiting brochure here for position details and check out our amazing benefits!This position is not covered under the Pinal County Merit System. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.
Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below: - 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
- Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- 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!
- Top Tier Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- Insure your whole family on a PPO plan for as low as $57.94/mo.
- Insure you and your children on a PPO plan for ZERO premium cost
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- 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
- Quarterly Well Challenges
- Vaccination Clinics Onsite
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
- Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- VanPool 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