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Paralegal

$23.4 - $40.25 per hour

Maricopa County, AZ

Posting Date
07/31/26

Application Deadline
Open Until Filled

Pay Range
$23.40 - $40.25 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
County Attorney

About the Position

As a Paralegal within the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Practice Group of the Civil Services Division, your primary focus involves assisting and working with attorneys assigned to civil enforcement, tax, and elections matters. The position also involves redacting public records consistent with Arizona law.

If you're ready to put your paralegal expertise to work on meaningful legal matters that impact Arizona, apply today.

About Us

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities. We also provide legal advice to County officials. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records. With this opening, the Civil Services Division is looking to add one Paralegal to its Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Practice Group.

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!


Proud to Offer
  • Work with a greater purpose
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
  • 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 on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
  • Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
  • Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
  • Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
  • Associate's degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance and two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration OR
  • Certificate in Paralegal Studies + Two years of legal support experience needed OR
  • Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field - no experience needed OR
  • Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies - no experience needed OR
  • Two years of paralegal experience + Two years of legal support experience
Job Contributions
  • Conducts legal research and provides summaries
  • Prepares documents and exhibits
  • Assembles necessary information for legal proceedings
  • Drafts a variety of legal documents
  • Maintains case files and case logs
  • Reviews legal documents for completeness and conformance to specific requirements
  • Interviews witnesses and clients to obtain or clarify case preparation information
  • Identifies deficiencies and discrepancies detected during file and document examination and takes appropriate action
  • Manages litigation calendars and monitors court deadlines to ensure timely filings
  • Communicates with clients, government agencies, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and court personnel
  • Coordinates the intake, tracking, and processing of public records requests in accordance with applicable state public records laws and agency policies
  • Monitors changes in court rules, public records laws, election laws, tax statutes, and administrative procedures affecting litigation support
Working Conditions
  • Office and courtroom setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
  • May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about while performing duties
  • Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, using personal or county-owned vehicles
  • Ability to move up to 20 pounds from floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet
  • Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework up to 16 hours per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee's position and business needs
Selection Procedure
  • 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.

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