Paralegal

About the role

As a Paralegal within the Government Advice and Elected Officials Practice Group of the Civil Services Division, your primary focus involves assisting and working with attorneys assigned to the dozens of County clients/departments providing legal advice and representation on issues ranging from statutory authority, procurement, open meeting law, and public records law, among many other legal issues. There are also opportunities to assist other Division attorneys, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Produce well-written initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports and correspondence, as assigned
• Utilize computerized research tools
• Aid attorneys with client communications, witness interviews, depositions, civil court rules and proceedings, and trial/hearing preparation, including preparation of witness summaries, organization of exhibits, securing evidence and documentation, deposition abstracts, subpoenas and witness notifications
• Aid attorneys in compiling annotations, indexes, and provisions of statutes, cases and administrative decisions
• File pleadings, motions, etc. with courts and tribunals as needed
• Review, organize, index and Bates stamp pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals
• Analyze, organize, review and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process
• Assist in updating and maintaining the database/case management system
• Organize and maintain documents in paper and/or electronic filing system
• Perform legal and factual research
• Edit documents for accuracy

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance
• Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration
• Or Associates in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of experience needed
• Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, or legal studies – no experience needed
• Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance
• Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration
• Or Associates in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of experience needed
• Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, or legal studies – no experience needed
• Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research and document production
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of civil court rules and proceedings

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% monthly 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. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Schedule

The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee’s position and business needs. Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework for up to two days per week with supervisor approval.