Paraprofessional Supervisor

Maricopa County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid schedule

Healthcare

Kids Club on-site

Paid time off

Wellness program

ASRS retirement with 11.98% employer 1

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Paraprofessional Supervisor for the Office of the Public Advocate. You will supervise Defender Investigators and Mitigation Specialists while managing your own caseload in a dynamic legal team.

The role requires five years of investigative experience, supervisory leadership, and a valid Arizona driver’s license. Hybrid work options and robust benefits are provided to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Five years of related investigative experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire.
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in an indigent defense organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the performance of a group of paraprofessionals including conducting workload and progress meetings, coordinating leave and coverage, training in proper investigative techniques, handling disciplinary matters, preparing performance plans and evaluating staff performance.
• Hires and trains new paraprofessional staff as well as facilitate development efforts of assigned staff.
• Assign work and assignment requests to available staff and monitor workloads.
• Maintain an active caseload.
• Interact with attorneys, management, co-workers, clients, other agencies, and interested parties regarding cases and/or clients.
• Review case documentation and assists in the development of defense strategies and case theories.
• Travel weekly to multiple office locations (Durango, Mesa) to be accessible to the paraprofessional staff at these locations.
• Ensure compliance with Office practices and procedures; address concerns; work to improve operations, streamline work processes and identify continuing needs.
• Attend leadership meetings as needed to provide updates and participate in discussions pertaining to office issues and the needs of the paraprofessional staff.

Skills

Investigative experience

Supervisory experience

AZ Driver’s License

Indigent defense experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Date 09/29/26 Application Deadline 10/06/26 Pay Range $84,000 - $113,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Public Advocate

About the Position

Come be a part of a dynamic legal team as a Paraprofessional Supervisor at the Office of the Public Advocate! Are you organized and have a keen eye for detail? Are you able to assimilate information from a variety of sources, analyze the information and recommend an appropriate course for an investigation based on the information? If so, you might be exactly who we are looking for to fill this exciting role. Our Paraprofessional Supervisor provides supervision to the Defender Investigators and Mitigation Specialists while carrying a caseload of their own.

About the Office of the Public Advocate

The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals, both attorneys, and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team! We're committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons, those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers, when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.

Benefits and Perks

• Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Job Requirements

• Five years of related investigative experience
• High School diploma or GED
• Valid AZ Driver’s License upon hire
• Lead or supervisory experience
• Experience working in an indigent defense organization

Job Contributions

• Supervise and manage the performance of a group of paraprofessionals including conducting workload and progress meetings, coordinating leave and coverage, training in proper investigative techniques, handling disciplinary matters, preparing performance plans and evaluating staff performance
• Hires and trains new paraprofessional staff as well as facilitate development efforts of assigned staff
• Assign work and assignment requests to available staff and monitor workloads
• Maintain an active caseload
• Interact with attorneys, management, co-workers, clients, other agencies, and interested parties regarding cases and/or clients
• Review case documentation and assists in the development of defense strategies and case theories
• Travel weekly to multiple office locations (Durango, Mesa) to be accessible to the paraprofessional staff at these locations
• Ensure compliance with Office practices and procedures; address concerns; work to improve operations, streamline work processes and identify continuing needs
• Attend leadership meetings as needed to provide updates and participate in discussions pertaining to office issues and the needs of the paraprofessional staff

Working Conditions

Requires the ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.) in a fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations Work may be performed in office and other enclosed areas, as well as various outside locations May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about during course of performing duties. Accuracy; decision making; and concentration/vigilance are constant requirements. Interruptions; time pressure; high volume of work; handling multiple or complicated tasks; unscheduled tasks; frequently changing tasks; teamwork; working in close physical proximity with others; and public contact are frequent occurrences Work requires 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 on County business.

Selection Procedure

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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process. We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona's Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!