Legal Assistant Project Specialist

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Child and Family Division/Protective Services Section is seeking a Paralegal III Supervisor. This position reports directly to the Unit Office Administrator (OA). This position will provide training, guidance and leadership to unit paralegals. This position will oversee the duties and job functions of the assigned paralegals, ensuring timely filed and prepared documents. This position will manage case load and distribution when a position is vacant or a staff member is on annual or sick leave.

Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

This position will work closely with multiple Assistant Attorneys General (AAG) maintaining a cohesive working relationship between the support staff and the AAGs. Position duties involve supporting one or more AAGs including; performing legal research, gathering evidence for trials; drafting and preparing legal memoranda, briefs, opinions, and legislation necessary for the processing of dependency/severance cases referred by the client agency. The paralegal answers inquiries from clients, court personnel, and others regarding case activity and status using automated case management systems to maintain and track case records and activity. Comply with all laws rules and office policies and procedures.
This position will approve ETE and leave requests. This position will perform supervisory functions under the direction of the Unit OA. Perform additional tasks as assigned by supervising personnel. Duties involve reviewing, creating, and processing materials and information that are confidential by federal and state Laws.

Knowledge
• Organizational and functional structure of state agency; methods and techniques involved in conducting analytical studies of administrative and management practices, methods, and procedures.
• Practical applications of computers and peripheral equipment; inventory control and space management.
• Knowledge and understanding of applicable statues, rules, and regulations of state and federal courts.
• Knowledge of legal research techniques, terminology, forms, court procedures and applicable time frames in general and specifically and extensive knowledge of Juvenile Court Rules of dependency, severance, and guardianship practice.
• The principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques common to a modern law office

Skill
• Supervisory ability; communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Prepare comprehensive analysis and reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Proficient in work processing and spreadsheet techniques. Skill in coordination of legal requests, inquiries and responses expeditiously.
• Skill in conducting and controlling interviews with witnesses and parties involved in legal action.

Ability
• Perform duties independently or under minimal supervision; research, analyze, and make recommendations on administrative management and procedural practices; write logic, comprehensive, concise reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships. Use computer related peripheral equipment, prioritize work efficiently.
• Support staff; develop and train others in following procedures and instructions for administrative activities; effectively represent the Division to other agencies and the public.

The ideal candidate will have a paralegal certification through an institutionally accredited program and a minimum of one year of full-time employment as a paralegal or, alternatively, two years full-time employment as a paralegal. Previous leadership experience is preferred.

• Travel may be required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.