Defender Law Clerk

4 weeks ago

Phoenix AZ United States Maricopa County Full time
Posting Date10/16/24Application Deadline10/23/24Pay Range$22.00 - $37.75 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 TypeUnclassifiedDepartmentPublic AdvocateAbout the PositionAs our Defender Law Clerk you will be responsible for researching legal and other issues, providing findings to attorneys, preparing legal documents and assisting attorneys at legal proceedings.About UsThe Office of the Public Advocate protects the fundamental rights of and provides effective legal representation to all indigent persons when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court: Juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents and children in dependency and severance matters, and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment. Proud to Offer
  • Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
  • Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
  • Employee discounts for goods and services
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • 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
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    • Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schoolJob Contributions
      • Performs legal and other research, analysis and/or writing and provides findings to attorneys
      • Reviews case law, statutes, articles, and treatises
      • Drafts legal memoranda or motions for defender attorneys
      • Assists defender attorneys at legal proceedings including arraignments, evidentiary hearings, and trials
      • Attends legal seminars and workshops on- and off-siteWorking Conditions
        • Work occurs primarily in an indoor office or court environment working in close physical proximity with others and public contact
        • Position handles traumatic subject matter including crime scenes, accidents, etc. and is subject to interruptions, time pressure, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration, vigilance, teamwork
        • Ability to travel to and from job related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.
        • Valid Arizona driver's license is required upon hire
        • Ability to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-25 pounds a distance of 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 100 feetSelection 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-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.Apply Now

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