Deputy Director, Legal Defense

Mesa, AZ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 136552 - 199576

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Date

01/26/26

Application Deadline

02/09/26

Pay Range

$136552 - $199576 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidates 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 an enthusiastic leader who believes in serving the indigent population and making a difference in the community We are seeking a dedicated motivated and solution-driven Deputy Director.

As a Deputy Director you will play a vital role in providing significant input and guidance to the this function you will have an opportunity to utilize your extensive legal background to provide leadership management and direction to the team.

About Us

The Office of the Public Advocate is committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. Were 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 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
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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 drivers 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-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Required Experience:

Director

Posting Date01/26/26Application Deadline02/09/26Pay Range$136552 - $199576 annuallySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.Job TypeUnclassified...