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We're looking for a highly organized professional with the ability to work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills that also possesses an eye for detail.
You'll be responsible for providing Deputy County Attorneys with legal research and case law, organizing case files, and providing case management support.
If you want to serve your community and help others, apply today to make an impact!
About the Office of the County Attorney
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, apply today, and join our team!
Our Preferred Candidate has
Working Conditions
Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. The job requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push or pull for a distance of up to 100 feet.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Paralegal
Phoenix, Arizona
Position Overview
About the Position
If you love to work in a fast-paced environment where the work is never dull, then apply to be our Paralegal!
We're looking for a highly organized professional with the ability to work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills that also possesses an eye for detail.
You'll be responsible for providing Deputy County Attorneys with legal research and case law, organizing case files, and providing case management support.
If you want to serve your community and help others, apply today to make an impact!
About the Office of the County Attorney
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, apply today, and join our team!
Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications.
OR
Education
- Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistance, or Legal Studies
Experience
- Two (2) years of work experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration
OR
- Associate’s in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies + 2 years experience needed
- Bachelor’s in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistance, or Legal Studies – no experience needed
- Bachelor’s in an unrelated field + an Associates or Certification in Paralegal Studies – no experience needed
- Juris Doctor (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school – no experience needed
Our Preferred Candidate has
- Bachelor's degree
Essential Job Tasks
The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.
- Assists attorneys with depositions, witness interviews, court proceedings, and pretrial/trial preparation, including preparation of witness summaries, depositions, organizing exhibits, securing evidence, and documentation such as subpoenas and witness notifications
- Produces initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports, and correspondences as assigned and in accordance with court rules
- Assists attorneys in researching statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents and case applicability utilizing computerized research tools
- Reviews, organizes, indexes, redacts, and date stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and use in court
- Analyzes, organizes, reviews, and verifies records and other documents obtained through the discovery process
- Utilizes software and case management systems for litigation support and trial use
- Attends continuing legal education seminars and in-house training
Working Conditions
Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. The job requires the ability to lift up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push or pull for a distance of up to 100 feet.
Selection Procedure
The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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