Executive Public Defender & Policy Leader

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 163.000 - 212.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive benefits package

Pension and retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

City-provided transit pass

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Phoenix is seeking an experienced Public Defender to lead and supervise the Public Defender Office. The role hires and oversees contract attorneys, sets policy, and manages budgets while ensuring compliance with City codes and state statutes.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong ethics, strategic leadership, and a commitment to staff development and community fairness. This full-time position may require extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Formación

• Five years experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney, including two years in management and policy making.
• Active State Bar of Arizona membership in good standing.
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and oversee 80 contracted attorneys providing defense services for indigent defendants.
• Oversee a department of 16 employees, contract staff, and legal contractors.
• Develop policies and procedures; manage budgets; review proposed legislation.
• Ensure compliance with City codes and state statutes; provide strategic leadership.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Ethical standards

Policy development

Budget management

Contract management

Educación

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law

Descripción del empleo

The City of Phoenix is seeking an experienced Public Defender to lead and supervise the Public Defender Office. The role hires and oversees contract attorneys, sets policy, and manages budgets while ensuring compliance with City codes and state statutes.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong ethics, strategic leadership, and a commitment to staff development and community fairness. This full-time position may require extended hours, including evenings and weekends.