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About the Position

Come be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced legal team as a Dependency Specialist at the Office of

the Legal Advocate!

In the role as a Dependency Specialist with our Juvenile Dependency/Severance team, we will

count on you to be a multitasker as you support our attorneys by opening/closing cases,

identifying possible conflicts and making sure all case information is accurate.

About Us

We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community.

The Office of the Legal Advocate is made up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve.

We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add, because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation.

If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate!

Proud to Offer

• 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 the 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

• Three years of progressively responsible clerical experience in a legal, court, or justice system environment
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for up to two years of the experience requirement

We Also Value

• An associate’s degree
• Two years of experience in an indigent defense agency
• One year of experience in Juvenile Dependency/Severance
• Experience using case management systems (JuNe/iCIS)

Job Contributions

• Creates, updates, and organizes hard case files and case management records/files
• Identifies potential conflicts for the office to ensure the case can be accepted
• Researches and resolves errors in the case management system to ensure attorneys receive accurate information
• Updates, tracks, and reports assignments and caseloads to confirm attorneys carry the appropriate number of cases
• Prepares legal and administrative correspondence, documents, and case notes
• Reviews court and case documents to update case files, court calendars, and case management systems
• Updates and coordinates attorney calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts; arranges for attorney coverage when needed
• Serves as backup to other clerk positions, as needed

Working Conditions

• Traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), frequent interruptions, time pressures, high volumes of work, and handling multiple, complicated, unscheduled, and frequently changing tasks
• Accuracy, decision-making, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, and public contact may be common occurrences
• Ability to lift 15-25 pounds from the floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 25 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet

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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