About this opportunity
Maricopa County lists this Paraprofessional Supervisor opportunity in mesa, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Date
10/01/26 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.
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
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Five years of related investigative or social work experience
High School diploma or GED
Valid AZ Driver's License upon hire
We Also Value
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 to initiate the interactive process.
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