Paralegal

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

41d • $23 - $40 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

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 as needed
• 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

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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