Job 2970 Program Manager

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

9d • $81,000 - $94,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supreme Court adopted rules authorizing additional ways to practice law in Arizona to improve the delivery of legal services to those underserved. These changes are innovative, and Arizona is leading other jurisdictions in both the adoption and development of these alternatives. The rules authorize the licensing of Alternative Business Structures; businesses that provide legal advice but that can be owned by non-lawyers. The rules also authorize the licensing of Legal Paraprofessionals and lay advocates; non-lawyers who may provide limited scope legal advice and representation or other legal support services. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the continuing development and success of the Legal Paraprofessional program.
In implementing alternative methods of providing legal services, the Division and the successful candidate will be responsible for balancing the Supreme Court’s desire to be innovative with the Supreme Court’s direction to protect the public by assuring only qualified applicants become authorized to provide legal services. The Division seeks a qualified individual to serve on the team comprised of Board members and other Division and court personnel to ensure the success of these programs.
In addition, this position performs highly responsible management and compliance duties and is involved in all aspects of the Division’s regulatory board functions. The position will oversee all components of the licensing of non-lawyers to provide legal services. The successful candidate will be comfortable making public speaking appearances to promote and improve the programs. Additionally, the candidate will have experience collaborating with executives, including justices, presiding judges, court administrators, Executive and Legislative Branch leaders, and leadership from the private and nonprofit sectors.
The Arizona Supreme Court invites applications for the Program Manager position.
This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience in the regulatory profession.
• At least three years of management experience demonstrated leadership in effectively managing and developing staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with applicants and the public professionally and respectfully.
• Must be able to travel throughout the state and out of state periodically for program-related events.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Justice Studies, Education, or a similar field, or Certified Court Manager
• Knowledge of issues relevant to the regulation of professionals, including development, administration, and grading of examinations
• Administrative hearings experience
• Experience executing contracts
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply detailed court rules, policies, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Oversee all components of the licensing of non-lawyers to provide legal services.
• Make public speaking appearances to promote and improve the programs.
• Collaborate with executives, including justices, presiding judges, court administrators, Executive and Legislative Branch leaders, and leadership from the private and nonprofit sectors.
• Perform highly responsible management and compliance duties.
• Be involved in all aspects of the Division’s regulatory board functions.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager