Posting Date08/19/26
Application Deadline08/23/26
Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Range: $79,000 - $89,500 annually
Full Pay Range: $79,000 - $100,000 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 TypeUnclassified
DepartmentPublic Defender
About the PositionAre you a passionate individual with strong leadership skills? Are you someone who thrives in a team environment? Are you someone who builds strong relationships with community partners? If this describes you, then come join our mitigation team at the Office of the Public Defender.
As the Mitigation Supervisor, you will work with community organizations, department leaders, and other employees to offer guidance and supervise the Trial Division Mitigation Specialist staff. This position also maintains a reduced caseload.
We Require- Four years of social service casework, and/or counseling experience
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, or other related field
- Post-secondary education beyond the minimum may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
We Also Value- Additional years of behavioral health, trauma, substance abuse, or related casework experience
- Experience providing mitigation services in an indigent defense environment
- Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience
- Experience in trauma-informed care and working with diverse populations
- Comprehensive understanding of available community resources and demonstrated ability to establish collaborative partnerships with the community in a culturally responsive manner
- Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices related to mitigation and sentencing
Job Contributions- Lead development of the Mitigation Specialist (MS) team while maintaining a reduced caseload, including monitoring and facilitating overall team functioning
- Collaborate on an ongoing basis with the Manager, Department Administration, and other staff supervisors to prioritize the development of individual employees, strengthen team dynamics, and support continuous improvements
- Develop and present internal trainings and updates for direct reports, employees, and stakeholders, and periodically represent the department as a leader during meetings
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in updating department leadership and stakeholders as requested, while liaising with other supervisors to ensure effective and efficient teamwork in support of client representation
- Oversee and evaluate employee performance, audit staff work product for accuracy and completeness, and provide ongoing training, mentoring, and guidance
- Ensure staff are aware of professional behaviors and client boundaries while supporting their development through coaching and supervision
- Analyze department data and compile reports and statistics to support decision-making and track performance
- Collaborate with community agencies and build relationships to secure social, educational, mental health, and employment resources for clients
- Monitor mitigation development and provide guidance to Mitigation Specialists
- Perform case-related functions, including conducting interviews; assessing client histories; preparing various reports and correspondence to present written and oral recommendations to attorneys and the court; providing testimony if needed; serving as liaison with mental health experts; assisting with jury selection, along with other administrative functions
Working Conditions- Emergencies, dangerous environments, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, and working in close physical proximity with others may be frequent occurrences
- Traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), interruptions, time pressures, high volume of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, and public contact may be constant occurrences
- Travel to and from court locations, government facilities, and other job-related locations as necessary, which may include periodic travel outside of Maricopa County, subject to County policies regarding vehicle use
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
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