Paralegal - Civil

Maricopa County • Madison, AZ

16d • $23 - $39

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for providing paralegal assistance to attorneys in the Litigation Practice Group of the Civil Services Division. This paralegal will assist in all aspects of litigation, including case and file organization and management, document management, factual research and analysis, preparing, responding to and organizing discovery and disclosures, and assisting attorneys at hearings, arbitrations and trials. The successful candidate may also be called upon to perform limited legal research and preparation of initial drafts of discovery, disclosures, correspondence and some motions. About the Civil Services Division The Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County and its various departments and employees, and the Maricopa County elected officials and their employees. The Litigation Group is one of five groups in the Civil Division, and the attorneys, paralegals and administrative staff defend various legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the various Maricopa County entities and employees. These claims vary from complex civil rights litigation in Federal Court to car accident tort claims in Superior Court, and even election and tax litigation. The other groups in the Civil Division handle many other areas including providing advice to County officials, responding to public records requests, and representing the County in probate or mental health hearings. In addition to working with the paralegal’s litigation team, the paralegal could be called upon to assist with tasks or projects in the other groups.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or legal assistance
• Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration
• 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
• The incumbent in this position will be responsible for any annual compliance requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona and certifying authority.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire
• 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

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
• Assist 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
• Assist attorneys in compiling annotations, indexes, and provisions of statutes, cases and administrative decisions
• File pleadings, motions, etc., with courts and tribunals
• Review, organize, index and Bates stamps 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
• Review and edit documents for accuracy
• Locate and interview witnesses
• Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with teleworking opportunities
• 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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees