SENIOR PARALEGAL

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office (“AGO”) is seeking highly skilled Senior Paralegals to provide legal support to the Assistant Attorney Generals with researching, analyzingВт and preparing legal documents. Senior Paralegals work closely with a team of attorneys to draft, review and proofread a variety of documents and policies, rules and laws, and ensure compliance with the office’s legal policies and procedures. Senior Paralegals have ös access to highly confidential matters, such as investigations, litigation, case strategy, case evidence and witnesses. In addition, the position will have access to confidential information and reports of administrative nature, therefore discretion and confidentiality are of the utmost importance in thisMillion position. Senior Paralegals may have the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, up to two days a week, based upon the department’s business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Senior Paralegals support the following legal divisions: Criminal Division – Current # of openings: 1-Phoenix State Government Division – Current # of openings: 1 - Phoenix Child and Family Protection Division – Openings available statewide Civil Litigation Division – Current # of openings: 1 Solicitor General’s Office – Current # of openings: 0 *For more information about specific divisions, such as salary ranges and section descriptions, please click on the division hyperlinks above. The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include: Student Loan Assistance Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page. Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. Qualifications Concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of law; methods and techniques of legal research; use of statutes, codes and other legal resources; methods, techniques, and principles for legal writing. Understanding of the attorney/client relationship including the need for confidentiality and discretion. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Accurate and detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity. Skilled in researching and extracting information from statutes, codes, legal documents and court decisions. Proper use and application of information from legal sources; ability to elicit information in a legal investigation; write complex legal documents; establish and maintain relationships with representatives of the courts and government entities. Work well in a challenging and fast-paced environment, respond well to changing priorities and regularly demonstrate a professional, positive and supportive attitude. Ability to track court actions in various states. Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records. Ability to organize, prioritize and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously. Selective Preference(s) A certificate of completion from a Legal Assisting or Paralegal studies program. #J-18808-Ljbffr