Paralegal

JOB About the Position As a Paralegal within the Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group of the Civil Services Division, your primary focus involves assisting the tax/bankruptcy and election law practices with litigation with case and matter file organization and management, document management, factual research and analysis, and limited legal research.
There are also opportunities to assist other Division attorneys, as assigned.
About the Civil Services Division The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees.
Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation.
We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics.
Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney.
Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.
With this opening, the Civil Services Division is looking to add one Paralegal to its Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group.
About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO) We believe in integrity.
We believe in justice for all.
And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims’ 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 with hybrid options 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.
29% 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 experience as a paralegal or legal assistant supporting multiple attorneys in a civil practice Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance, or an Associate’s degree in any field with a certificate of completion from a legal assistant or paralegal studies program Job Contributions Produce well-written initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, discovery requests, and responses, reports and correspondence, as assigned.
Utilize computerized research tools Assist attorneys with client communications, witness interviews, depositions, civil court rules and proceedings, and trial/hearing preparation, including preparation of witness summaries, organization of exhibits, securing evidence and documentation, deposition abstracts, subpoenas, and witness notifications Assist attorneys in compiling annotations, indexes and provisions of statutes, cases and administrative decisions File pleadings, motions, etc.
, with courts and tribunals as needed.
Review, organize, index and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals Analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process Assist in updating and maintaining the database/case management system.
Organize and maintain documents in paper and/or electronic filing system.
Perform legal and factual research Review and edit documents for accuracy Working Conditions Office and courtroom settings in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations.
May require extended periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing, and moving about while performing duties Ability to travel to and from various County locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, using personal or County-owned vehicles Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework up to 16 hours per week with supervisor approval.
The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee’s position and business needs 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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