Legal Assistant

The purpose of this position is to provide support to a unit that directly works with education, schools, administrators, families of Arizona students, and other governmental constituents, including the Legal unit. Responsibilities Assist attorneys with aspects of the legal process, including administrative case management and support for litigation and public records Coordinate and draft documentation, including but not limited to witness/ exhibit lists and depositions Manage case file maintenance, including indexing and filing case materials Plan, organize, and prepare investigations of alleged administrative or legal violations of laws, rules, regulations, and policies Maintain a strict level of confidentiality Assist with the preparation of briefs, memoranda, exhibits, including proofreading Skilled in Teamwork Mult-tasking Time-management Clear/ concise oral and written communication Use of computers and other technical devices/ programs/ software Conducting legal and investigative research and using effective techniques and tools Critical and logical analysis, including skills in analyzing and accurately interpreting copious amounts of information Knowledge in Arizona administrative practices and procedures and personnel rules and requirements Techniques and methods of records searching to include legal and investigative techniques and tools, including the internet, databases, and other sources of information relevant to agency investigations Prepare legal and investigative reports, spreadsheets and the documents necessary for successful prosecution Ability to Interact professionally with coworkers and the public using appropriate tact and patience Display courteous, ethical and professional behavior Multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing circumstances Preferred Skills High-level of PC proficiency Microsoft Office applications Multi-monitors Experience with electronic document review platforms #J-18808-Ljbffr