Attorney Manager

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About the Position

Are you someone who is a forward thinker who recognizes and thinks of solutions for challenges within the Dependency system, a team leader and a team player, an effective communicator who works well with others in the Dependency legal community, and an expert in conducting legal research and writing?  If so, we are looking for you to become our new Attorney Manager.  In this role, you will work closely with office leadership to manage the operational side of our Dependency division.  You will collaborate with internal as well as external system partners to ensure the mission and vision of the office are met while promoting the delivery of appropriate and cost-effective legal representation.

PLEASE NOTE: This position may 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 juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.

Proud to Offer

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer

• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• 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

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Eight years of experience as a practicing attorney

• Must be admitted to practice law and be a current member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application

• Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school

We Also Value

• Ten or more years as a practicing attorney

• Five or more years of experience representing clients in Title 8, child welfare matters

• Two or more years of experience as a supervisor and/or significant experience handling supervisor duties and responsibilities in an “acting” capacity

• Previous work experience in indigent defense

Job Contributions

• Oversees the attorney supervisors and provides guidance to support staff in the Dependency division

• Assists with the implementation, application, and oversight of policies, procedures, and practices for the office

• Ensures compliance with applicable ethics and court rules and state and federal statutory and constitutional mandates

• Evaluates personnel and program performance; takes appropriate action to respond to noted concerns

• Researches, consults, and advises the Public Advocate on administrative, procedural, and legal matters

• Researches and analyzes legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools; discusses and presents such analysis to office leadership

• Provides guidance and review of motions and special actions

• Monitors legislation and proposed rules or rule changes that impact Dependency and public defense or related services in Arizona; collaborates with others within the office and within Public Defense Services (PDS) to determine if a response is needed and works on a response, if applicable

• Identifies substantial case issues; tracks and supports the challenging of the issues

• Represents the division at committee, system partner, and taskforce meetings

• Meets, confers, and works cooperatively with public officials, agency heads, justice professionals, private citizens, service providers, and other system partners regarding applicable civil, criminal, and juvenile justice matters

• Develops and presents training sessions (CLE qualified) to the Dependency division as needed

Working Conditions

• Traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), interruptions, time pressure, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration, vigilance, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, public contact, and overtime/rotating shifts may be a common occurrence

• May be required 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 or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feet

• Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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