Paralegal, Senior (DEPARTMENTAL PROMOTION ONLY)

What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well‑being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people. Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit! Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost Dental and Vision Plans Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave Van Pool Options Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance This is an internal promotion opportunity for current employees of the County Attorney's Office only. You must be a current employee to be considered for this position. JOB SUMMARY Provide legal assistance and litigation support for Pinal County Attorney's Office Capital Litigation Unit, use independent judgment based on technical knowledge to conduct research, write legal documents, and manage criminal case files, attend trials and hearings, and provide active support under general supervision. RESPONSIBILITIES Provide legal assistance and case management functions for attorneys in the PCAO Capital Litigation Unit, prioritize assignments, and perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies. Apply independent judgment based on knowledge of PCAO policies and procedures, gained through technical training and work experience, complete assigned special projects, and identify and resolve problems. Provide case management functions for prosecution and litigation, prepare, track, and follow up on sensitive and complex legal documents, and maintain and update legal information and technical records. Provide litigation support for attorneys during trials, hearings, and client meetings, attend trials and provide assistance and information as needed, and keep attorney apprised of deadlines and compliance issues. Evaluate case files and research missing and incomplete information and documents and manage collection and analysis of evidence. Organize complex case files with large amounts of information and data. Research background information for witnesses in capital trials. Actively participate in planning and executing large criminal investigations. Engage opposing counsel, court personnel, and other government officials to assist in preparing all necessary documents for attorney's court appearances. Create and manage criminal and civil case files, research files and computer databases, update files, computer records, and tracking systems, check local and state databases, and collect and distribute related information. Review case status with attorneys, compose and create memoranda and legal documents, prepare and edit confidential and sensitive legal documents, and maintain confidentiality. Process criminal reports, file legal papers with courts, and process court papers according to court procedures and attorney instructions. Schedule interviews, trials, hearings, meetings, and attorney's calendar and notify witnesses as needed. Receive and send information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions. Provide information and assistance within the scope of designated authority. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or GED equivalent. Five (5) years of paralegal experience. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Must pass a thorough background investigation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid Arizona State Driver’s License. Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or completion of a Paralegal Educational program approved by the American Bar Association or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Knowledge of PCAO policies, procedures, organization, and operations. Knowledge of applicable State of Arizona statutes, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements, and specialized court software applications. Knowledge of operations, functions, procedures, rules, and policies of Pinal County Courts and Arizona Superior Court. Knowledge of principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court records. Knowledge of legal system and law enforcement agency procedures and terminology. Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the release of information from court records. Skill in coordinating and performing a variety of skilled paralegal technical support functions. Skill in reading legal documents and extracting relevant information. Skill in drafting, preparing, filing, and distributing various types of legal documents. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands. Ability to create accurate reports, technical documents, and legal correspondence independently or from brief instructions. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and generate reports. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with people seeking information about PCAO functions and activities. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and local agencies. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, kneel, pull, push, hear, speak, stand, stoop, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs. The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening. Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources. All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr