Paralegal - County Attorney - Ajo, AZ

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

47d•$23 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5700 - Paralegal The Pima County Attorney's Office has a current opening for a Paralegal position located in Ajo, Arizona. This position performs paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys in case preparation. Work ranges from handling routine assignments to autonomous decision-making in coordinating, processing, and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework. This position is located in Ajo, Arizona - 120 miles west of Tucson, AZ.

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.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Two years 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 as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Validâ¯AZâ¯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.
Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.
Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record.

Responsibilities

Manages caseload involving specialized areas of law (criminal and civil) and recommends appropriate legal action;
Compiles, coordinates and analyzes case information throughout all phases of case administration and initiates appropriate action to start legal proceedings;
Plans, develops and organizes all phases of work, prioritizes sequences of work, monitors progress and follows-up to completion;
Researches and conducts investigations of credit histories, locating financial data and place of residence using automated data systems and restricted access sources;
Conducts legal research through the use of computerized legal research (Lexis and Westlaw) or statutes, U.S. Constitution, legal periodicals, law reviews, digests, legal encyclopedias, codes, regional and federal reporters, slip opinions and various case law;
Updates or shepardizes case law to distinguish and analogize the case to the fact situation at hand;
Identifies applicable statutes or rules that are in force and effect for the particular matter;
Drafts routine and complex legal documents, motions, interrogatories, arguments, briefs, opinions, petitions, changes of plea, contracts and ordinances;
Responds to motions, discovery requests, interrogatories, petitions, plea agreements, writs and orders;
Coordinates between the assigned department and other governmental agencies to include out of state jurisdictions;
Acts as liaison for attorney to the courts, law enforcement agencies, other county departments, clients and the public;
Prepares memos and letters regarding attorney client privilege and confidential matters;
Upholds confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards in all tasks;
Provides administrative support to attorneys and legal staff as required.