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- Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Paralegal Senior positon is to assist attorneys in the Gila County Attorney's Office in the filing, processing and prosecution of criminal cases.
The Paralegal Senior opens and processes criminal prosecution files to insure all evidence is obtained, all discovery is disclosed, and prepares and files motions/pleadings in compliance with the Arizona Rules of Evidence.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; training; granting time off; promotions; salary increases; disciplinary actions; coaching; discharging; managing assistants and managing supervisors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TIME SPENT
- ·The Paralegal Senior trains other employees, directs, coordinates and monitors the work produced by support staff.
60%
- Performs advanced level research work of considerable difficulty in obtaining information for criminal law enforcement proceedings.
15%
- The Paralegal Senior makes recommendations and implements procedures consistent with policies, general directives and broad regulations.
15%
- The Paralegal Senior performs clerical duties as required or assigned.
10%
- Performs other duties as assigned.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reviews, edits and provides recommendations on departmental budget.
PROJECT RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides project research and clerical support on quality assurance projects.
ORAL COMMUNICATION DUTIES
This position trains colleagues, responds to public inquiries and participates in meetings.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION DUTIES
This position creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, proposals and grants.
INTERACTIONS WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.
INTERACTIONS SPECIFICALLY WITH CUSTOMERS
Continuously (More than 70% but less than 85% in a year)
- Minimum Education/Directly Related Experience Required
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Associates in Paralegal Studies or a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of post high school course work in paralegal studies.
MINIMUM YEARS OF DIRECTLY RELATED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Five (5) years legal office experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS REQUIRED/PREFERRED
Certification of Legal Document Preparers (Supreme Court of Arizona adopted § 7-208 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License if position duties require.
- Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Law and government; court administration; law enforcement; public safety regulations; principles and procedures of the Arizona Justice System; practices and principles of investigative work; application of statutes and legal precedents and preparation of legal defenses and prosecutions.
SKILLS REQUIRED
Active listening; analytical thinking; critical thinking; analytical writing; reading; public speaking (large groups); persuading and influencing; problem recognition and application of advanced investigative techniques.
ABILITIES REQUIRED
Express one's self orally; maintain oratory ability under stressful situations; maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations; consider options, risks, and benefits; read and write at professional level.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regularly stands to present.
- Rarely sits to operate special equipment and to attend to reception areas.
- May be required to lift work related materials or equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Constantly requires dexterity for keyboard operation.
- Incumbents in this position may be required to walk to and from work sites.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbents in this position constantly spends time in office environment; occassionally spends time in courtrooms, classroom(s) and library.
SAFETY RISK EXPOSURE
Incumbents in this position are generally not exposed to safety risk; occasionally may become exposed to telephone verbal abuse by customers or citizens, emotional individuals and physical danger.
PROTECTIVE GEAR & SAFETY MANUALS
Incumbents in this position are required to constantly follow written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.
CONSEQUENCES OF ERROR
Potential errors can result in unfavorable public perceptions and legal ramifications.
- $65,626 - $82,033/year
