Paralegal

Posting Date 08/21/26 Application Deadline 09/21/26 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 Civil Paralegal in our Behavioral Health Practice, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive trial support and ensuring seamless legal operations. Operating primarily out of the Valleywise Behavioral Health Center in Maryvale, this position requires a blend of sharp legal knowledge—spanning Arizona and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, legal terminology, statutory research, and case law application—with practical court compliance skills. In this fast-paced role, you will perform several functions simultaneously in a planned, organized, and accurate manner to consistently meet critical deadlines. You’ll synthesize complex information from diverse sources, conduct witness interviews, organize case files, manage document scanning, resolve calendaring conflicts, and liaise directly with hospital personnel. We are seeking a clear, articulate communicator and collaborative problem-solver who excels at building strong working relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff, even under high-pressure conditions. About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' 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, join our team! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance 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 We Require Associate’s degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant, or a related field + Two years of experience in legal support or related experience OR Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 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 We Also Value Bachelor's Degree in any field and a certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program AND two years of experience as a legal assistant supporting attorneys in a civil trial practice Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies and/or a JD from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program AND two years of experience as a legal assistant supporting attorneys in a civil trial practice Job Contributions Assist attorneys with court proceedings and trial 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. Review, organize, index, and Bates-stamp pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in court. Conduct investigations and fact-finding. Assist in or conduct witness interviews, collect relevant documents and records; summarize information in detailed written form for attorneys. Analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process. Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training. Working Conditions Office setting which may require extended periods of sitting to perform tasks May be required to drive personal or county-owned vehicle to travel to and from various county locations 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 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. 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