EDC Coordinator - Public Defender (Prescott)

Role

The Public Defender’s Office has a rewarding opportunity for an EDC Coordinator assisting our office in case preparation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a legal environment.

Here in Yavapai County Government, we live each day by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation. We do what we do because we care for our community and because people matter. The County Public Defender’s Office has also developed their own department mission and values. We at the PDO strive to ensure access to justice for all people.

OUR WHY

We ensure access to justice for all people.

OUR POV

We live our why by being diligent, fearless, and principled in our pursuit of justice.

OUR NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUES

Dedication

We show up well-prepared and are committed to our why.

Courageousness

We are bold, creative, and accessible every day.

Honorable

We are honest, authentic, and trustworthy in our actions.

We are a collegial, paperless office where all employees have the option to work remotely from their homes in a hybrid arrangement or in the office full-time. We stress work-life balance and manage our caseloads to ensure it. We would love to talk to you about our office and your interests.

Review class specification for EDC Coordinator here.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Prepare all files for EDC in critical situations, assembles all disclosure and case data, performs complicated ethical conflict checks, and coordinates with prosecution the timely forwarding of case discovery.
• Coordinates with the Public Defender the assignment of complex cases. Processes data and prepares EDC reports for Public Defender.
• Prepares and files Notice of Assignments on all cases, processes Grand Jury returns for assignment. Confirms appointments for all EDC cases, alerts assigned attorneys, and monitors attorney case counts pursuant to contract.
• Drafts Motions to Continue when necessary and coordinates with County Attorney and courts. Creates contact list of out of custody defendants for telephonic contact before EDC.
• Attends EDC hearings, when necessary, as a backup.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative/clerical experience, to include two (2) years in a court, criminal law office, Public Defender office, or County Attorney office.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

Click here to view our benefits summary.

Closing Date/Time: 11/26/2024 5:00 PM Arizona

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• Yavapai County

• 928-771-3252

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