The Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO) is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Specialty Courts and Justice Reform Attorney Bureau Chief within the Criminal Division. This role provides strategic and hands on leadership to attorneys and support staff, overseeing bureau operations, managing case flow and court schedules, addressing complex legal issues, and ensuring high-quality performance across the team. The Bureau Chief exercises substantial discretion and independent judgment and will actively participate in case evaluation, case processing, and court appearances, along with additional programs or projects assigned by the Chief Deputy and/or Criminal Chief Deputy.

We are looking for candidates with demonstrated expertise and preferably supervisory experience in the following areas:

• Deflection programs

• Diversion programs

• Restorative justice practices

• Problem solving courts, including drug, mental health, and veterans courts

Because many of these initiatives are grant-funded, skill in grant writing and grant administration is essential.

The PCAO team is seeking professional candidates with policy level experience implementing best practices for safe and appropriate deflection and diversion from the criminal justice system into medical and behavioral health systems. Experience collaborating with leaders in medical and behavioral health organizations that support alternatives to incarceration is highly valued.

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