Dependency Specialist

Posting Date

10 / 24 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 28 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range : $21.25 - $24.19 hourly

Full Pay Range : $21.25 - $33.00 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 Advocate

About the Position

Are you passionate about helping children through some of the most challenging times in their lives? The Maricopa County Legal Advocate's Office is seeking a dedicated Dependency Specialist to join our team.

In this vital role, you'll provide essential administrative support and serve as the Case Assignment Coordinator. Your expertise in legal and court policies, procedures, and rules will guide your independent decision-making within established guidelines. You'll assist attorneys by opening and closing cases, identifying potential conflicts, and ensuring that all case information is complete and accurate.

Help us make a lasting impact, empower children when they need it most. Join our team today!

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, with consistent schedules

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

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

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We Require

Three years of progressively responsible legal, court, justice system, or administrative support-related experience

High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

An associate's degree

Experience in an indigent defense agency

Experience in Juvenile Dependency / Severance

Experience using case management systems (JustWare / 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 that 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

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

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.

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