Mitigation Specialist (Trial)

Mitigation Specialist (Trial) Tucson, AZ Job Details $76,095

• $108,455 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Record keeping Master's degree in social science Filing Bachelor's degree in social science Mid-level Client relationship development Master's degree Social Sciences Bachelor's degree Investigation evidence collection Legal client interviewing 2 years Full Job Description Job Details for Mitigation Specialist (Trial) Court Name/Organization Arizona Federal Public Defender Overview of the Position The Federal Public Defender for the District of Arizona is accepting applications for a mitigation specialist to be stationed in Tucson.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters by appointment from the court to individuals unable to afford counsel. The organization has staffed offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Location Tucson, AZ Opening and Closing Dates 04/06/2026

• 04/30/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 11
• JSP 13 Salary $76,095
• $108,455 Announcement Number 26-04 Position Description The mitigation specialist will assist attorneys across the district in investigating, analyzing, developing, and presenting mitigation evidence in the life history of clients.

They will gather and summarize social history records, conduct interviews with anyone who may have relevant knowledge about the client's early childhood development, education, and employment, as well as their medical and mental health histories. Other duties include consulting with experts; developing/maintaining relationships with clients, their family members, local social service providers, and pretrial service officers; and any other duties as assigned. Qualifications To qualify for this position, a bachelor's degree in social science or services and three years of specialized experience in social science or research, with at least two years of mitigation experience is required. A master's degree in social science or services is strongly preferred. Qualifying experience should involve performing the following types of duties: conducting ongoing, exhaustive, and independent investigations of every aspect of the client's character, life history, record, and any circumstances of the offense, or other factors, which may provide a basis for a lesser sentence; and maintaining complete and accurate files, including records that may assist successor counsel. Heavy and extended travel is required. Appointment is subject to U.S. Citizenship and a satisfactory background investigation. Miscellaneous The mitigation specialist will assist attorneys across the district in investigating, analyzing, developing, and presenting mitigation evidence in the life history of clients. They will gather and summarize social history records, conduct interviews with anyone who may have relevant knowledge about the client's early childhood development, education, and employment, as well as their medical and mental health histories. Other duties include consulting with experts; developing/maintaining relationships with clients, their family members, local social service providers, and pretrial service officers; and any other duties as assigned. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.