Legal Defender, Director
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
Description
Are 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 Read more 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
Employer Pinal County
Department Public Defender Address 971 Jason Lopez Circle Bldg G Florence AZ 85132
Florence, Arizona, 85132
Phone 520-866-7199