Posting Date
11/26/24Application Deadline
12/17/24Pay Range
$22.75 - $37.75 hourlyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
As a Paralegal within the Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group of the Civil Services Division, your primary focus involves processing bankruptcy and tax complaints for the Maricopa County Attorney and county clients, including reviewing and drafting responsive pleadings. In this role, you will also work with colleagues on e-discovery issues that may arise in their cases while representing county clients in state and federal courts. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on litigation matters.
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 various 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 a Paralegal to its Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group. Although the Paralegal will be specifically assigned to the Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group, the Paralegal could be called upon to assist on tasks or projects in any one or more of these Groups.
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 12.29% 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
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We Require
Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or related work
Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance OR
Associates in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of experience needed OR
Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, or legal studies – no experience needed OR
Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed
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.
Job Contributions
Under the direction of staff attorneys, assist with the preparation of a variety of legal documents, including complaints, answers, disclosures, discovery, petitions, subpoenas, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, summons, dispositions notices, and various correspondences
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 electronic document management system
Perform legal and factual research
Review and edit documents for accuracy
Review, organize, index, and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals
Utilizes computerized research tools
File pleadings, motions, and briefing with courts and tribunals, as needed
Review and edit tax, bankruptcy, and appellate motions and briefing for accuracy, as needed
Working Conditions
Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
May require long 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 a distance of up to 100 feet
After a successful six-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework up to 16 hours per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework depends on 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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