Deputy Director, Public Advocate
Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Arizona City, Arizona, United States, 85123
**Posting Date**01/26/26**Application Deadline**02/09/26**Pay Range**$136,552 - $199,576 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**As a Deputy Director, you will play a vital role in providing significant input and guidance to the Director. In this function, you will have an opportunity to utilize your extensive legal background to provide leadership, management, and direction to the team.The Office of the Public Advocate is committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. 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*** Work with a greater purpose* 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 , 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* Learn more at**We Require*** 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**Other Requirements*** 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**We Also Value*** 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)**Job Contributions*** 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**Working Conditions**The employee in this position may experience traumatic subject matter, 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 to others, and public contact may be a common occurrence.This position requires the ability to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 25 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet. The work requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workweek, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.**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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.**Apply Now!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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**As a Deputy Director, you will play a vital role in providing significant input and guidance to the Director. In this function, you will have an opportunity to utilize your extensive legal background to provide leadership, management, and direction to the team.The Office of the Public Advocate is committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. 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*** Work with a greater purpose* 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 , 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* Learn more at**We Require*** 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**Other Requirements*** 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**We Also Value*** 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)**Job Contributions*** 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**Working Conditions**The employee in this position may experience traumatic subject matter, 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 to others, and public contact may be a common occurrence.This position requires the ability to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 25 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet. The work requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workweek, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.**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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.**Apply Now!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr