Bilingual Lead, Initial Services Team

Maricopa County; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare

Childcare

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County's Public Defender's Office seeks a current employee with leadership skills to supervise the Initial Services team. The role involves client interviews, reviewing discovery with clients, translating for Spanish-speaking clients, and coordinating across jails and off-site locations.

Five years of court or related experience and fluency in English and Spanish are required. The position offers a hybrid schedule after training and opportunities for growth within the county.

Qualifications

• Five years of court, legal, or related experience.
• Fluently speak, read, and write both English and Spanish.
• High school diploma or GED; related post-secondary education may substitute for four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee activities of the Initial Services unit, including day-to-day scheduling, workload division, mentoring and evaluation of staff.
• Provide training and oversight for interns and volunteers in initial services.
• Recruit, interview, and hire initial services staff.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Client interviewing

Job description

Maricopa County's Public Defender's Office seeks a current employee with leadership skills to supervise the Initial Services team. The role involves client interviews, reviewing discovery with clients, translating for Spanish-speaking clients, and coordinating across jails and off-site locations.

Five years of court or related experience and fluency in English and Spanish are required. The position offers a hybrid schedule after training and opportunities for growth within the county.