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County attorney requests $48,660 to reclassify civil deputy positions to improve retention
Summary
Lori Zuko urged the board to fund a $48,660 market adjustment to reclassify civil deputy attorneys separately from criminal attorneys, arguing pay disparities have driven departures to nearby counties and private firms.
Cochise County Attorney Lori Zuko asked the Board of Supervisors for $48,660 to support a reclassification and market‑adjustment for civil deputy attorneys so the county can better compete for and retain experienced civil lawyers.
Zuko, the county’s elected county attorney, told the work session the county currently groups civil and criminal attorneys together in the HR classifications (Attorney I–V) despite market differences. "Civil attorneys are a…
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