Intellectual property paralegal Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Posting Date

07 / 11 / 25

Application Deadline

07 / 18 / 25

Pay Range

22.75 - $38.75 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

If you love to work in a fast-paced environment where the work is never dull, then apply to be our Paralegal! We're looking for a highly organized professional who can work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an eye for detail. You'll be responsible for providing Deputy County Attorneys with discovery and trial support, organizing case files, and providing case management support. If you want to serve your community and help others, apply today to make an impact!

Note : This position is for a criminal paralegal

About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office

We believe in making the right choices for the right reasons. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to support justice in your community, apply today, and join our team.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

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 upcoming 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

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

An associate's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or legal assistance

Two years of work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration

Associate's degree in any field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of experience needed

Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, legal studies, or criminal justice - no experience needed

Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate's or Certification in paralegal studies - no experience needed

Other Requirements

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

Job Contributions

Assist attorneys with preparation for various types of legal proceedings, including but not limited to creating trial notebooks, witness files, trial exhibits, charts, and indexes

Produce initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports

Assist attorneys in researching statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents, and case applicability

Review, organize, index, redact, and date stamps pertinent documents for disclosure / discovery and use in court

Analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the process

Utilize software and case management systems for trial use

Compile annotations, indexes, provisions of statutes, cases, or administrative decisions

Attend legal seminars, training classes, and position-oriented meetings on- and off-site

Working Conditions

Teleworking & AWA available after 6 months

Work occurs primarily in an office setting characterized by a high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push / pull a distance of up to 100 feet

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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