Paralegal - County Attorney

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

1d•$24 - $32

About The Position

The Pima County Attorney’s Office is establishing a register for current and future Paralegal vacancies across all levels and assignments. This position provides essential support to legal operations in a public-service or governmental organization. Under attorney supervision, the Paralegal conducts legal research, drafts legal documents, manages case files, and assists with case preparation. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to ethical standards. Assignments may vary based on department needs.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education or experience pathways: an 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; a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an ABA-approved program at an accredited college or university; or two years of paraprofessional work experience in a law office or legal setting as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration.
Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted, as determined by the department.
Clearly document qualifying education and experience in the application; a resume cannot be substituted for the application.
Hold a valid driver license at the time of application and a valid Arizona driver license at the time of appointment.
Satisfactorily complete required pre-employment background screening; some positions may also require a satisfactory court or law-enforcement background investigation.
Obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications; employment offers are contingent on Fleet Services review and approval of the driving record.
Meet regular daily attendance requirements.

Responsibilities

Manage caseloads involving specialized areas of criminal and civil law and recommend appropriate legal action.
Compile, coordinate, and analyze case information throughout case administration and initiate appropriate action to begin legal proceedings.
Plan, develop, and organize work; prioritize tasks; monitor progress; and follow through to completion.
Research and investigate credit histories, financial data, and places of residence using automated data systems and restricted-access sources.
Conduct legal research using computerized research tools, statutes, constitutional materials, legal periodicals, law reviews, digests, encyclopedias, codes, reporters, slip opinions, and case law.
Update or Shepardize case law and distinguish or analogize cases to the facts at hand.
Identify statutes and rules applicable to a particular matter.
Draft routine and complex legal documents, including motions, interrogatories, arguments, briefs, opinions, petitions, changes of plea, contracts, and ordinances.
Respond to motions, discovery requests, interrogatories, petitions, plea agreements, writs, and orders.
Coordinate with assigned departments and other governmental agencies, including out-of-state jurisdictions.
Serve as an attorney liaison to courts, law enforcement agencies, county departments, clients, and the public.
Prepare memoranda and letters concerning attorney-client privilege and confidential matters.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.
Provide administrative support to attorneys and legal staff as required.
Receive and respond to telephone calls and emails.
Occasionally drive to visit clients, witnesses, and other case-involved parties at residences, jails, juvenile detention centers, or business locations.