Paralegal

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

35d • $23 - $39 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing attorneys in the Probate Practice litigation support. Those tasks include creation of pleadings, overseeing docketing, and coordinating with the Public Fiduciary’s Office to obtain documents and prioritize matters.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant, or a related field + Two years of experience in legal support or related experience OR Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of legal support experience needed OR Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field – no experience needed OR Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed OR Two years of paralegal experience + Two years of legal support experience
• Valid AZ Driver's License at time of hire
• Incumbent in this position will be responsible for any annual compliance requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona and certifying authority
• Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check.
• MCAO is also authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement

Nice To Haves

• Teleworking/AWA available after 6 months

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with court proceeding, and trial 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
• Review, organize, indexes and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in court
• Conduct investigations and fact-finding
• Assist in or conduct witness interviews, collect relevant documents and records; summarize information in detailed written form for attorneys
• Analyze, organize, review and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process
• Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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
• 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