Paralegal Trainer - County Attorney

Pima County • Tucson, AZ

4d • $24 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

This position designs, develops, and delivers comprehensive training programs for paralegals within the Pima County Attorney’s Office. This role involves assessing training needs, creating curriculum, conducting training sessions, and evaluating program effectiveness. Paralegal Trainers ensure that paralegals acquire advanced skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management through structured learning and mentorship. This position may perform paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys in case preparation and may provide coverage for other staff members when needed.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, legal secretary, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment or a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university AND one year of work experience performing paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration.
• One year of work experience with Pima County as a Paralegal.
• Valid driver license is required at time of application.
• Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures.
• Pre-employment background checks.
• Post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.
• Post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assesses training needs and identifies skill gaps among paralegals
• Develops and updates training curriculum based on legal trends and county goals
• Designs engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars
• Coordinates logistics for training delivery, including scheduling and materials preparation
• Conducts training sessions to educate paralegals on legal research methods and techniques
• Teaches document drafting skills, emphasizing clarity, accuracy, and compliance
• Provides instruction on case management practices and software utilization
• Evaluates training outcomes and assesses participant understanding and skill development
• Gathers feedback from participants to continuously improve training programs
• Collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate and relevant
• Stays informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting paralegal responsibilities
• Mentors and coaches paralegals on professional development and career advancement
• Maintains training records and prepares reports for management on training program effectiveness

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance coverage
• Retirement plans
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous family leave policy
• Wellness programs
• Opportunities for professional advancement through training programs, workshops, and educational reimbursement programs
• County-wide employee recognition program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree