Legal Support Supervisor

Legal Support Supervisor

Come be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced legal team as a Legal Support Supervisor at the Office of the Legal Advocate. In the role of a Legal Support Supervisor for the Legal Advocate Dependency Unit, you will be responsible for directing, planning, organizing, and supervising the activities of specialized records support positions as well as our dependency legal secretary. You will be tasked with ensuring adherence to case information quality standards, deadlines, and procedures. This position also requires assisting the dependency unit appeals attorney with drafting, processing, and filing appeals and special actions.

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 our on-site center, 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require:

• Five years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge in legal preparations or legal proceedings
• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value:

• Associate's degree
• Prior experience in a supervisory, lead or back-up supervisory role
• Prior experience working in an indigent representation office
• Experience using case management systems (JuNe/iCIS)

Job Contributions:

• Supervise a staff of legal secretaries and justice system clerks, including recruiting, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance
• Ensure adequate support staff coverage through responsible scheduling
• Provide administrative and records support for the dependency unit
• Ensure staff are adequately prepared to interpret complex case data so information is consistently conveyed, and case management system is accurately updated
• Collaborate with dependency supervisors and the Law Office Administrative Manager to resolve process issues and develop effective procedures for managing case flow and data entry
• Develop, implement, and modify workflow processes to improve production. Resolve process concerns by assessing assignments/issues and adjusting priorities in accordance with departmental goals
• Access and interpret information from office and court case management systems in order to answer inquiries
• Assist the dependency appeals attorney with drafting, editing, formatting, and filing of appeals and special actions
• Complete various activity reports or other special projects

Working Conditions:

• Traumatic subject matters (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:

• 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.