NEOGOV · 9 hours ago
Deputy Director, Legal Defense
Mesa, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$137K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dedicated and motivated Deputy Director to serve in the Office of the Public Advocate. This role involves providing significant input and guidance to the Director while utilizing extensive legal knowledge to lead and manage the team in delivering effective legal representation to indigent clients.
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Responsibilities
Assists the Public Advocate in the coordination and supervision of legal services provided by the attorneys at the office
Works with the Public Advocate and department managers/supervisors in planning, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs affecting assigned areas of responsibility
Acts as Public Advocate in the absence of the Director and exercises discretion in authorizing designated documents and/or legal pleadings
Meets and confers with the public, Public Defense Services, other County departments, the Courts, and Federal, State, local, and intergovernmental agencies regarding plans and priorities for existing and planned programs
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service
Qualification
Required
Eight years of experience practicing as an attorney, of which four must be in government indigent representation
Four years of supervisory or management experience
Doctor of Jurisprudence or Doctor of Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school
Licensed to practice law and membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona at the time of application
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire
Preferred
Experience in the management process and policy-making function of a law office
Prior experience practicing in the areas of delinquency law, dependency law and Mental Health / Civil Commitment (Title 36)
Benefits
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]
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans
Employee assistance program
Wellness incentives
Life insurance
Disability
A group legal plan
Pet insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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