Paraprofessional Supervisor – Investigations Leader

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

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.