Paralegal

Posting Date

10 / 15 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 22 / 25

Pay Range

$23.40 - $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 with the ability to work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills who also possesses 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!

This job announcement may be used to fill multiple, current, and / or future vacancies.

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 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

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We Require

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

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

OR

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of experience needed

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

Bachelor's or higher in a non-legal field + an Associate's or Certification in paralegal / legal studies - no experience needed

Other Requirements

Valid AZ Driver's License at time of hire

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

Job Contributions

Assist attorneys with depositions, witness interviews, court proceedings, and pretrial / trial preparation, including preparation of case and witness summaries, depositions, organizing exhibits, and securing evidence and documentation such as subpoenas and witness notifications

Produce initial drafts of motions, discovery requests and responses, reports, and correspondence as assigned and in accordance with court rules

May assist attorneys with researching statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents and case applicability utilizing computerized research tools.

Request, review, organize indexes, redacts, and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure and for use in court

Track, upload, analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process

Utilize case management software and other computer programs to track the status of cases

Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training to stay current with legal precedent, ethics, and Victims' Rights

Review criminal history rap sheets accurately and enter them into the case management system

Uploading discovery, such as disks, USB, and hard drives, must be performed in the office

Must support attorneys in hearings and trials in person

May be required to travel to court to take items needed

May draft motions

Working Conditions

Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. The position requires a high level of concentration, accuracy, teamwork, and decision-making skills. The position also experiences consistent interruptions, frequently changing tasks, and handling multiple or complicated tasks. The position will be exposed to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), emergencies, and working in close proximity with others. The position requires contact with the public, teamwork, and may require overtime / rotating shifts. The position requires the ability to use a computer and type. The position requires hearing and seeing skills. The position requires the ability to speak, write, and comprehend English.

The position requires commuting up to 0.5 miles to Clerk of the Court, MCSO, or a courtroom as necessary, lifting up to 20 pounds, carrying up to 20 pounds up to 800 feet, pulling and pushing up to 20 pounds up to 800 feet, sitting for prolonged periods, and repeating motions with wrists, hands, fingers, etc. The position will be exposed to work indoors, outdoors (if commuting to COC, MCSO, or a courtroom is necessary), bright lighting, and heat (if commuting to COC, MCSO, or a courtroom is necessary). The position is eligible for telework / alternative work schedule after six months.

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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