Paralegal, Senior

• A team of amazing people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees. 
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From; Some with Zero Employee Premium Cost 
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Telehealth
•  Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit! 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Alternative Work Schedules
•  Paid Vacation And Sick Leave 
• Ten Paid Holidays 
• Civil Service Leave
•  Van Pool Options 
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid 
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid 
• Paid Sabbaticals After 15 Years of Continuous Service 
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses 
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellness Program 
• Suite of Voluntary Benefit Options including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Insurance

• Provide legal assistance and case management functions for attorneys in the Pinal County Public Defender's Office , prioritize assignments, and perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies. 
• Apply independent judgment based on knowledge of policies and procedures, gained through technical training and work experience, complete assigned special projects, and identify and resolve problems. 
• Provide case management functions for defense 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. 
• Engage opposing counsel, court personnel, and other government official 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.
•  Prepare and process criminal reports and civil complaints, 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 clients and 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.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• 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, Paralegal Certificate, or completion of a Paralegal Educational program approved by the American Bar Association or a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
•  Advanced technical abilities and in-depth knowledge of social platforms, search techniques, case lines, and trial software. 
• Proficient in using records management systems and redaction software. 
• Experience in developing paralegal processes, paralegal curriculum, mentoring and training paralegals. 
• Experience in legal research, document preparation, and file organization for both appellate and post-conviction relief level cases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of 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 functions and activities. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and local agencies. 
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.