Maricopa County · 11 hours ago
Deputy Director, Legal Defense
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expMaricopa County is seeking a dedicated and motivated Deputy Director for the Office of the Public Advocate. In this role, you will provide significant input and guidance to the Director, utilizing your extensive legal background to lead and manage the team in providing legal representation to indigent persons.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Public Advocate in the coordination and supervision of legal services provided by the attorneys at the office
Works with the Public Advocate and department managers/supervisors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility
Acts as Public Advocate in the absence of the Director and exercises discretion in authorizing designated documents and/or legal pleadings
Meets and confers with the public, Public Defense Services, other County departments, the Courts, and Federal, State, local, and intergovernmental agencies regarding plans and priorities for existing and planned programs
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service
Qualification
Required
Eight years of experience practicing as an attorney, of which four must be in government indigent representation
Four years of supervisory or management experience
Doctor of Jurisprudence or Doctor of Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
Licensed to practice law and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Preferred
Experience in the management process and policy-making function of a law office
Prior experience practicing in the areas of delinquency law, dependency law and Mental Health / Civil Commitment (Title 36)
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Company
Maricopa County
Maricopa County is a regulatory agency whose goal is to ensure federal clean air standards are achieved and maintained.
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