In addition to representing the taxing authorities in various state courts, the Tax Unit also assists the Pima County Assessor and the Pima County Treasurer in the interpretation of ever-changing tax statutes and represents those offices in State and Federal Court and before various administrative boards. Pima County Attorney is involved in bankruptcy case filings when matters involving real property taxes, personal property taxes, or other fees are owed to the county and are designated in a bankruptcy filing. This unit protects Pima County's interest and ensures that the tax dollars owed to Pima County are collected. The Civil Division of the Pima County Attorney's Office utilizes and maximizes the use of legal assistants in all phases of drafting legal pleadings, discovery, legal research, and litigation. Legal assistants and legal secretaries are assigned to each attorney and work together as a team.
Legal assistants are a very cost effective method of providing legal services to Pima County.