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HIRING SALARY RANGE

The Superior Court in Pinal County values your experience. We review every candidate for a salary offer that is both equitable and applicable to the position range. Based upon your direct experience and background, a salary offer will likely be presented to you within our starting minimum to midpoint of range ($53,619 - $68,364).

WHY US?

Pinal County and the Superior Court offer amazing benefits. Who knew there was a workplace that wants to see your wellbeing by providing you with a Sabbatical starting at 5 years of service? Plus paid vacation, sick, and holidays? And benefit plans that include things like hospital coverage, pharmacy, medical, vision, dental... and more! We strive to work hard and reward hard work with our perks and balance. Benefits | Pinal County, AZ

• Conducts court-ordered family evaluations; reviews and analyzes complex information which is highly sensitive; communicates with a variety of outside agencies including law enforcement and DCS; reaches logical and sound conclusions based on evaluation of facts and conflicting information and prepares lengthy reports and written recommendations to the court.   
• Facilitates mediation in self or court-referred cases in Family Law, Juvenile Dependency, Guardianship, and Severance cases; prepares complex legal documents to address parenting plans, financial issues, and safety concerns. 
• Performs court-ordered EDCM conferences and on-call services to provide immediate assistance to the Court by screening cases for appropriate services which require rapid assessment on issues of violence, mental instability, substance abuse, threats of abduction, homicide, or suicide and provision of written agreements, testimony, and/or recommendations to the court.  
• Provides legal information and document review for self-represented litigants in the Decree Assistance Project and Family Law Facilitator program. 
• Facilitates statutorily mandated parent education classes; provides in-depth and interactive instruction for the high conflict workshop. 
• Interviews, assesses, and counsels minors contemplating marriage and provides the court with a written report and recommendations; counsels estranged couples regarding their marriage.
• Interviews children as referred by the court; submits audio recordings and written reports per policy; makes reports to DCS as necessary. 
• Submits evaluative reports, mediated agreements, court documents, and internal assignments within established timelines. 
• Manages risks, crises, and emergencies and utilizes reasonable procedures in cases involving clients who present with potential domestic violence, self-harm, suicide, abuse, or violent intent. 
• Works and interacts collaboratively with other stakeholders, including judges, court staff, attorneys, family members, therapists, teachers, guidance counselors, physicians, probation officers, attorneys, and other individuals with information relevant to the best interests of the child.
• Attends meetings, conferences and workshops; participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Master's degree in a Behavioral Science or Juris Doctor from an accredited school of Law.

• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of a 40-hour mediation training and training in domestic violence and child abuse within one (1) year of hire.

• Preference will be given to candidates with licensure by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health examiners in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy and/or those licensed to practice law in Arizona.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the mental health, child welfare system, juvenile probation, court/criminal justice system or with a social services agency, with a focus on working with families and/or children.

• Knowledge of State, Federal, and local laws and regulations that apply to family law, juvenile dependency, conflict resolution and mediation; legal terminology. 
• Knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice that apply to mediation, evaluation, counseling, parent coordination, and child interviews.
• Knowledge of principles of time and records management in accordance with clinical standards.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, consumer records, and restricted County information.
• Ability to maintain the integrity, professionalism, values and goals of the Conciliation Court by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally using excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, outside agencies, the courts, and the public.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and interact professionally and effectively; work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to write legal documents and correspondence.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications. 

Working for the Judicial Branch in a non-safety sensitive position, you are required to submit to reference checks, and a criminal background with fingerprints and driving history.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply.

However, Pinal County cannot currently offer visa sponsorship or STEM OPT.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. 

Compensation details: 53619-68364 Yearly Salary

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