Defender Law Clerk
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Overview
Job Description
Posting Date
05/27/26
Application Deadline
06/05/26
Pay Range
$23.40 - $38.75 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Advocate
About the Position
The Defender Law Clerk is responsible for researching legal and other issues, providing findings to attorneys, preparing legal documents and assisting attorneys at legal proceedings
About The Office of the Public Advocate
The Office of the Public Advocate protects the fundamental rights of and provides effective legal representation to all indigent persons when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court: Juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents and children in dependency and severance matters, 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 12% 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
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school
Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire. This position may require traveling to various locations
Job Contributions
Perform legal and other research, analysis and/or writing and provide findings to attorneys
Review case law, statutes, articles, and treatises
Draft legal memoranda or motions for defender attorneys
Assist defender attorneys at legal proceedings including arraignments, evidentiary hearings, and trials
Attend legal seminars and workshops on- and off-site
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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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