Civil Paralegal

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions simultaneously in a planned, organized, and accurate manner to consistently meet critical deadlines.
• Synthesize complex information from diverse sources.
• Conduct witness interviews.
• Organize case files.
• Manage document scanning.
• Resolve calendaring conflicts.
• Liaise directly with hospital personnel.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant, or a related field + Two years of experience in legal support or related experience.
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of legal support experience needed.
• Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field – no experience needed.
• Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed.
• Two years of paralegal experience + Two years of legal support experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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.