Paralegal

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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 who can work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and 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!

About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. Also, 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

• Learn more at Work With Us|Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

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

• Associate degree in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or legal studies

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• Certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies + two years of experience needed

• Bachelor’s or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistance, or Legal Studies  – no experience needed

• Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate’s or Certification in Paralegal Studies – no experience needed

Other Requirements

• 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. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement

Job Contributions

• Assist attorneys with preparation for various types of legal proceedings, including but not limited to creating trial notebooks, witness files, trial exhibits, charts, and indexes

• Produce initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery requests, and responses, reports, and correspondences as assigned and in accordance with court rules to ensure deadlines are met

• Assist attorneys in researching statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents, and case applicability

• Review, organize, index, redact, and date stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and use in court

• Analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the process

• Utilize software and case management systems for trial use

• Compile annotations, indexes, provisions of statutes, cases, or administrative decisions

• Attend legal seminars, training classes, and position-oriented meetings on- and off-site

Working Conditions

• Work occurs primarily in an office setting characterized by a high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull a distance of up to 100 feet

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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