Paralegal

Paralegal Position

As a Paralegal within the Government Advice and Elected Officials Practice Group of the Civil Services Division, your primary focus involves assisting and working with attorneys assigned to the dozens of County clients/departments providing legal advice and representation on issues ranging from statutory authority, procurement, open meeting law, and public records law, among many other legal issues. There are also opportunities to assist other Division attorneys, as assigned.

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, including Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics. 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, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax. With this opening, the Civil Services Division is looking to add one Paralegal to its Government Advice and Elected Officials 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 and alternative 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We require:

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance
• Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration OR Associates in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of experience needed
• Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, or legal studies – no experience needed
• Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed

Job contributions:

• Produce well-written initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports and correspondence, as assigned
• Utilize computerized research tools
• Assist attorneys with client communications, witness interviews, depositions, civil court rules and proceedings, and trial/hearing preparation, including preparation of witness summaries, organization of exhibits, securing evidence and documentation, deposition abstracts, subpoenas and witness notifications
• Assist attorneys in compiling annotations, indexes, and provisions of statutes, cases and administrative decisions
• File pleadings, motions, etc. with courts and tribunals as needed
• Review, organize, index and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals
• Analyze, organize, review and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process
• Assist in updating and maintaining the database/case management system
• Organize and maintain documents in paper and/or electronic filing system
• Perform legal and factual research
• Review and edit documents for accuracy

Working conditions:

• Office setting in 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 floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds up to 100 feet
• Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework for up to two days per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee's position and business needs

Selection procedure:

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• 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.

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