Paralegal

Posting Date 10/12/26 Application Deadline 10/19/26 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. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Legal Advocate About The Position Come be a part of a dynamic legal team as a Paralegal at the Office of the Legal Advocate! In this role, you will work side-by-side with attorneys, investigators, mitigation specialists, and legal support. Your responsibilities will include providing court documents, reviewing, organizing and indexing discovery, preparing draft pleadings, and conducting legal research on case law. If you are motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong written and verbal communication skills, you are the ideal candidate we are looking for! About Maricopa County's Office Of The Legal Advocate We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community. The Office of the Legal Advocate is made up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve. We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation. If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purposeTuition reimbursementExceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule optionsOpportunities for growth and development within Maricopa CountyLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsChild care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County familiesPaid vacation, sick time, and parental leaveExtensive wellness program, including an incentiveEnrollment 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 1Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, legal assisting, or a related field OR Associate degree in any field and a certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies programTwo years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or performing work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration We Also Value A bachelor’s degreeNational Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Paralegal CertificationExperience working in an indigent defense environment Job Contributions Assist attorneys with preparation for various types of legal proceedings including but not limited to creating trial notebooks, witness files, trial exhibits, charts, and indexesProduce initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discover requests and responses, reports and correspondences as assigned and in accordance with court rules to ensure deadlines are metAssist attorneys in researching statures, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents, and case applicabilityReview, organize, index, redact, and date stamp pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and use in courtAnalyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the processUtilize software and case management systems for trial useCompile annotations, indexes, provisions of statutes, cases, or administrative decisionsAttend legal seminars, training classes, position-oriented meetings on- and off-site. Working Conditions Ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)Frequent interruptions, time pressures, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision making, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, and public contactAbility to lift 15-35 pounds from floor to waist; 25 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-35 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust 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. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now!