Delinquency Specialist

Mesa, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 33

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Date

01/23/26

Application Deadline

01/30/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.25 - $24.19 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.25 - $33.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Advocate

About the Position

If you are detail-oriented and driven by a desire to make a difference consider joining our team at the Office of the Public Advocate!

As a Delinquency Specialist you will have a meaningful opportunity to support children involved in juvenile delinquency and dependency/severance this vital role you will work closely with our defense attorneys by opening and tracking cases identifying potential conflicts maintaining up-to-date case statuses and ensuring the accuracy of all case information. Your work will directly contribute to effective advocacy for those who need it most.

About Us

The Office of the Public Advocate protects the fundamental rights of and provides effective legal representation to all indigent persons when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court: Juveniles charged with criminal offenses parents and children in dependency and severance matters 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 Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center
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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require

Three years of progressively responsible clerical experience in a legal court or justice system environment
High school diploma or GED
Related post-secondary education may substitute for one year of required experience. (Relevant degrees include legal studies criminal justice public administration public policy or similar fields)

We Also Value

Experience in an indigent defense or law office environment working with legal records

Job Contributions

Reviews petitions and police reports to determine potential conflicts for the office to ensure the case can be accepted
Research and review the case management system to determine conflicts
Communicates with attorney supervisors to staff the case to determine if conflict or which party we can accept as a client.
Researches and resolves errors in the case management system to ensure attorneys receive accurate information
Communicates daily/hourly with the Office of Public Defense Services and the court on the ability to accept cases
Runs ICIS calendars to make sure all cases have been assigned
Reads court and case documents such as minute entries to update case files court calendars and case management systems
Prepares and files routine legal and administrative correspondence and processes closed files
Opens cases in the case management system
Updates and coordinates attorney calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts
Assists both internal and external customers with requests for electronic files or records
Learn the Dependency Specialist duties to assist as a backup

Working Conditions

Office setting in a high-volume fast-paced environment with possible stressful situations
Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
May require the ability to lift boxes floor to waistup to 25 pounds and carry push or pull a distance of 15 feet
Hybrid and alternative work schedule options are available after the training based on business needs

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.

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Posting Date01/23/26Application Deadline01/30/26Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Range: $21.25 - $24.19 hourlyFull Pay Range: $21.25 - $33.00 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is...