Posting Date
10/04/24
Application Deadline
10/10/24
Pay Range
$125,000 - $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 of either Dependency Appeals or 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 CountyExceptional work-life balanceLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsExtensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discountsEmployee discounts for goods and servicesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveMaricopa 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 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Five years of experience as a practicing attorneyJuris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited and American Bar Association (ABA) approved law schoolLicense 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 dependencyDependency appeals experiencePrior experience in indigent defense Job Contributions Provides guidance and strategy on trial preparation and litigation of cases where attorneys are seeking assistanceWorks with new attorney hires to supplement the onboarding process created by the division supervisorGives guidance and reviews motions and special actionsIdentifies substantial case issues; tracks and supports the challenging of the issuesSeeks out and develops relationships with experts in the areas that affects our practiceDevelops and presents CLE qualified training, including but not limited to In Defense Of Parents (IDOP), within and outside of the officeMonitors legislation impacting the area of dependency; collaborates with others in the office and other PDS offices to draft a response, if neededCollaborates with other PDS offices to ensure litigation that crosses over between offices is seamlessProvides feedback to dependency attorney supervisors regarding any observations and opportunities for improvement noticed when working with dependency trial attorneysMaintains a limited caseloadSupervises dependency interns /externs/clerks Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment in close physical proximity with othersPublic contact and overtime/rotating shifts may be a common occurrencePosition 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 teamworkValid Arizona driver's license is required upon hireAbility 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 consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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.
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