Virtual Paralegal - Healthcare

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.

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.

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.

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 are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County.

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

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

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

Conducts legal research and provides summaries

Prepares documents and exhibits

Assembles necessary information for legal proceedings

Drafts a variety of legal documents

Reviews legal documents for completeness and conformance to specific requirements

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

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

Office and courtroom setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

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

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

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