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Posting Date 09/24/24
Application Deadline 10/01/24
Pay Range $120,000 - $180,000 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type Unclassified
Department Public Advocate
About the Position
Are you passionate about helping those in our community who are underserved? Join our team and make a difference doing something that you are passionate about! As our Attorney Trainer / Mentor you will work with leaders of the office while providing support to our dependency unit. You will have an opportunity to provide guidance and work on strategy with dependency attorneys who are preparing for trial as well as mentor and guide new attorneys in our unit. You will also be counted on to develop and present training both within our office and to outside stakeholders. This will all be accomplished while carrying a reduced caseload providing high quality legal representation to our clients. Please Note: This position will carry a reduced caseload, primarily Dependency Appeals but may also include direct parent representation. About Us The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals, both attorneys, and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team!
We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons, those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers, when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), juveniles charged with criminal offenses and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment. Proud to Offer
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Exceptional work-life balance Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Five years of experience as a practicing attorney Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school License to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona, applications will be accepted from candidates who have passed the Arizona State Bar examination, or those transferring UBE scores, and are awaiting admission to the bar, but such candidates cannot be hired until admitted
We Also Value
Experience in the areas of dependency Dependency appeals experience Prior experience in indigent defense
Job Contributions
Provides guidance and strategy on trial preparation and litigation of cases where attorneys are seeking assistance Works with new attorney hires to supplement the onboarding process created by the division supervisor Gives guidance and reviews motions and special actions Identifies substantial case issues; tracks and supports the challenging of the issues Seeks out and develops relationships with experts in the areas that affects our practice Develops and presents CLE qualified training, including but not limited to In Defense Of Parents (IDOP), within and outside of the office Monitors legislation impacting the area of dependency; collaborates with others in the office and other PDS offices to draft a response, if needed Collaborates with other PDS offices to ensure litigation that crosses over between offices is seamless Provides feedback to dependency attorney supervisors regarding any observations and opportunities for improvement noticed when working with dependency trial attorneys Maintains a limited caseload Supervises dependency interns /externs/clerks
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment in close physical proximity with others Public contact and overtime/rotating shifts may be a common occurrence Position is exposed to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.) and features interruptions, time pressures, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration, vigilance, and teamwork Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire Ability to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead, carry 15-25 pounds a distance of 100 feet and push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feet Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time
Sep 25, 2024