Attorney Supervisor

Maricopa County • Mesa, AZ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping those in our community who are underserved? Join our team and make a difference doing something that you are passionate about! As an Attorney Supervisor you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a workgroup. Your primary responsibilities include supervising attorneys, coordinating with support staff, assigning cases, and working with attorneys, clients, judges, other stakeholders and interested parties to resolve issues and to maintain high quality representation. Attorney Supervisors also handle a reduced caseload. NOTE: This recruitment will be used to fill a current vacancy in the Mental Health/Title 36. Join one of the most unique public defense agencies in the country. We provide innovative, client-centered legal representation in delinquency, dependency/severance and civil mental health matters to clients unable to afford representation. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. We are a hard working department that allows you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Come make a difference! Apply today!

Requirements

• Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school.
• Five years of experience as an attorney, with at least two years handling a dedicated indigent representation/defense caseload.
• Must be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application.
• Valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Seven or more years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience supervising attorneys or staff in a law office.

Responsibilities

• Supervising attorneys, coordinating with support staff, assigning cases, and working with attorneys, clients, judges, other stakeholders and interested parties to resolve issues and to maintain high quality representation.
• Handle a reduced caseload.
• Supervision responsibilities including developing performance plans; monitoring and evaluating performance; providing ongoing mentoring, coaching and development; and handling documentation and disciplinary action when necessary.
• Monitor workloads, case assignments, and reassignments so that a fair workload balance is maintained.
• Assess training needs and develop trainings in conjunction with other leaders, as an extension of the office training program, to ensure the effective office-wide training and mentoring of attorneys.
• Collaborate with others to develop solutions to the challenges impacting the work of the group or office; work in conjunction with upper management to implement proposed solutions.
• Collaborate with upper management to improve processes and lead efforts to develop innovative approaches to improve efficiencies of internal processes.
• Resolve complaints by clients, family members, judges, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate group meetings, lead projects related to legal issues, and lead efforts to build camaraderie and open communication within every level of the department.
• Maintain a limited caseload which does not take away from the duty to a client or the responsibility of the group.
• Attend Continuing Legal Education seminars and develop expertise demonstrated through creative litigation, teaching, and writing articles.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRHP) for attorneys
• 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 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
• Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees