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Dependency Specialist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
Posting Date 05/21/25 Application Deadline 05/28/25 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.50 - $23.38 hourly Full Pay Range: $20.50 - $32.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Legal Defender About the Position Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of parents and legal guardians facing challenging times in Juvenile Dependency/Severance cases? The Maricopa County Office of Legal Defender is looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Dependency Specialist in our Juvenile Dependency/Severance (JD/JS) division. In this vital role, you'll handle crucial administrative tasks and act as the Case Assignment Coordinator. You'll use your knowledge of legal and court policies, procedures, and rules to make independent decisions within established guidelines. Empower parents and legal guardians in their time of need. Join us today! About Us The 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. Start your career adventure with us and seek just and equitable treatment for our clients! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid 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 upcoming 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of progressively responsible legal, court, justice system, or administrative support-related experience High school diploma or GED Related post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Experience in an indigent defense or justice system agency Experience using criminal case management systems such as Justware, JuNe, or ICIS Job Contributions Initiates, updates, and edits case management records using other records systems (JuNe, iCIS, Justware) Identifies potential conflicts Researches and resolves data transactions/EDMS errors Updates, tracks, and reports assignments and caseloads per attorney Reviews court/case documents, interprets significance, and when appropriate, enters information into the database and court calendaring system Updates and coordinates calendars to avoid scheduling conflicts and assists in arranging coverage when required Types and prepares routine legal and administrative correspondence Types case notes and other simple legal/administrative documents Maintains training manuals and cross-trains co-workers as needed Working Conditions Most work is performed in an office environment Ability to work with traumatic subject matter, including child abuse Work in close physical proximity with others, public contact, and overtime may be a common occurrence Standing and/or sitting for long periods of time May be required to lift, carry or push 25-35 pounds for 200-300 feet Hybrid work schedule available after the training period 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. Apply Now!