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Job Description
Posting Date
03/12/25Application Deadline
03/26/25Pay Range
$22.75 $37.75 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Legal AdvocateAbout the Position
Come be a part of a dynamic legal team as a Paralegal at the Office of the Legal Advocate!
In this role you will work sidibyside with attorneys investigators mitigation specialists and legal support. Your responsibilities will include providing court documents reviewing organizing and indexing discovery preparing draft pleadings and conducting legal research on case law.
If you are motivated highly organized detailoriented possess strong written and verbal communication skills you are the ideal candidate we are looking for!
About Maricopa Countys Office of the Legal Advocate
We provide highquality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community.
The Office of the Legal Advocate is made up of hardworking and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve.
We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation.
If your goal is to be part of a dynamic supportive and pivotal office please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate!
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 worklife balance
Lowcost highvalue 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
Associates degree in paralegal studies legal assisting or a related field
OR
Associate degree in any field and a certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies program
Two years of experience as a Legal Assistant Paralegal or performing work involving legal procedures terminology or administration
We Also Value
A bachelors degree
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Paralegal Certification
Experience working in an indigent defense environment
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 discover requests and responses reports and correspondences as assigned and in accordance with court rules to ensure deadlines are met
Assist attorneys in researching statures legal cases and other sources for legal precedents and case applicability
Review organize index redact and bate stamp 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 positionoriented meetings on and offsite.
Working Conditions
Ability to work with traumatic subject matter (crime scenes accidents etc.
Frequent interruptions time pressures high volumes of work handling multiple or complicated tasks unscheduled tasks frequently changing tasks accuracy decision making concentration/vigilance teamwork working in close physical proximity with others and public contact
Ability to lift 1535 pounds from floor to waist; 25 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 1535 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply Now!
Employment Type
Full-Time
