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Mitigation Specialist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
620 West Jackson Street (Show on map)
Jul 10, 2025
Posting Date 07/09/25 Application Deadline 07/12/25 Pay Range $28.85 - $41.10 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Public Defender About the Position Are you inquisitive? Do you like learning more about others and their life experiences? Do you enjoy persuasive writing? If you are this individual, the Mitigation Specialist position is ideal for you! Mitigation Specialists play an integral part in the defense team's collaboration by providing expert guidance in the areas of mitigation, treatment, rehabilitation, and sentencing alternatives for our clients. About The Office of the Public Defender With over 400 employees the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively 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 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science, or a related field Two years of casework experience within a criminal justice, social service, or court agency OR Post-secondary education above the listed minimum requirement may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire We Also Value Casework within a public defender organization, an Arizona criminal justice agency, an Arizona court department, or a probation department Experience with identification of mental health symptoms, exposure to trauma, physical/neurological defects, or drug/alcohol use Experience working directly with mitigation Job Contributions Interview client/family and interested parties to assist in the development of treatment/sentencing plans Present and/or submit reports to courts and testify in court Conduct assessments and conferences, attend case staffing's, provide input regarding clients' needs, and make suggestions regarding treatment and disposition Make and monitor referrals to provide follow-up and intervention Assess clients' social and medical histories, psychological evaluations, educational and legal documents Locate residential treatment and outpatient treatment programs as a resource for clients Arrange for the client to be interviewed by an agency and present a summary of findings in court Network with individuals and community agencies for access to social, educational, and employment resources for clients Prepare correspondence, social histories, report and submit social histories to psychologists and attorneys Working Conditions Handling multiple or complicated tasks, accuracy, and decision-making may be constant occurrences Traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.); interruptions; time pressures; high volume of work; frequently changing tasks; concentration/vigilance; teamwork; working in close physical proximity with others; and public contact may be frequent occurrences Work environment will be within the office, jails, and the courts 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 Only the most qualified candidates will be considered 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. Apply Now!