What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Director position at Maricopa County, AZ?
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About the PositionAre 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 Director. In this function, you will have an opportunity to utilize your extensive legal background to provide leadership, management, and direction to the team.About UsThe Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.If you would like to seek just and equitable treatment for our clients, apply today and join our team!Proud To OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireEight years of experience practicing as an attorney, of which four must be in government indigent representationFour years of supervisory or management experienceDoctor of Jurisprudence or Doctor of Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law schoolOther RequirementsLicensed to practice law and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of applicationMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also ValueExperience in the management process and policy-making function of a law officeSatisfied the qualifications outlined in 16A A.R.S., Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6.8 for the appointment of lead counsel in capital trial casesJob ContributionsAssists the Legal Defender with the coordination and supervision of legal services provided by the attorneys at the officeWorks with the Legal Defender and department managers/supervisors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibilityActs as Legal Defender in the absence of the Director and exercises discretion in authorizing designated documents and/or legal pleadingsMeets 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 programsDemonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer serviceWorking ConditionsTraumatic subject matters (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), frequent interruptions, time pressures, 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, and public contact may be common occurrencesAbility 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 feetWork 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 businessSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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.JR17139
About the PositionAre 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 Director. In this function, you will have an opportunity to utilize your extensive legal background to provide leadership, management, and direction to the team.About UsThe Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.If you would like to seek just and equitable treatment for our clients, apply today and join our team!Proud To OfferWork with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balanceOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusivelyPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discountsMaricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZWe RequireEight years of experience practicing as an attorney, of which four must be in government indigent representationFour years of supervisory or management experienceDoctor of Jurisprudence or Doctor of Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law schoolOther RequirementsLicensed to practice law and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of applicationMust possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hireWe Also ValueExperience in the management process and policy-making function of a law officeSatisfied the qualifications outlined in 16A A.R.S., Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6.8 for the appointment of lead counsel in capital trial casesJob ContributionsAssists the Legal Defender with the coordination and supervision of legal services provided by the attorneys at the officeWorks with the Legal Defender and department managers/supervisors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibilityActs as Legal Defender in the absence of the Director and exercises discretion in authorizing designated documents and/or legal pleadingsMeets 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 programsDemonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer serviceWorking ConditionsTraumatic subject matters (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), frequent interruptions, time pressures, 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, and public contact may be common occurrencesAbility 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 feetWork 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 businessSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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.JR17139
