Paralegal Supervisor

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About the Position

Do you have a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage information effectively? Do you enjoy researching complex issues? 

As a Paralegal Supervisor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO), you will have the opportunity to put your skills to work and provide professional legal support. You will use your expertise to assist with highly complex legal research and the daily supervision and training of all paralegals and legal assistants in our department. You will also monitor, direct, and delegate the caseloads of our paralegals and legal assistants. If you are an enthusiastic and motivated critical thinker, consider applying to join our dynamic organization!

About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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We Require

• Four years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration AND

• Associate degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or Legal Assistance OR

• Associate degree or higher in any field and a certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies program OR

• Juris Doctorate (JD) or Doctor of Jurisprudence from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program

• Valid AZ driver's license upon hire

NOTE: 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. 

We Also Value

• Certificate of completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program at an accredited school

Job Contributions

• Perform a full range of supervisory functions, including evaluations, delegating, directing, and monitoring workload

• Provide ongoing training and mentoring to paralegals and other support staff

• Analyze department data and compile appropriate reports and statistics for Administration

• Evaluate business needs and make recommendations for process improvement and information flow 

• Assist in or conduct highly complex legal research

• Draft of initial pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery, disclosure, and other legal memoranda

• Conduct case preparation and document management for individual cases.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation

• Conduct interviews and fact-finding investigations and compile statistics and reports

• Collect, review, and analyze documents and records obtained through the discovery process

• Responsible for carrying a caseload and performing daily paralegal functions

• Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training

Working Conditions

• Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations utilizing personal or county owned vehicle may be required

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds

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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