Paralegal - Public Defense Services
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Department - Public Defense ServicesJob Description
REVISED
THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH A REGISTER for current and future PARALEGAL vacancies which serve all levels/assignments of Paralegal in the offices of the Pima County Public Defense Services Department (Legal Advocate; Legal Defender; Mental Health Defender; Office of Childrens Counsel; Public Defender Public Fiduciary).
Job Type: Classified
Job Classification: 5700 - Paralegal
Salary Grade: 8
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $22.96 - $26.98 Per Hour
Pay Range: $22.96 - $31.00 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This position provides essential support to legal operations within a public service or governmental organization. Responsibilities include conducting legal research drafting legal documents managing case files and assisting in case preparation under the supervision of attorneys. This position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment while upholding ethical standards and maintaining confidentiality.
Pima County Public Defense Services represents indigent individuals upon appointment by the Court in felony cases misdemeanor cases juvenile delinquency matters dependency and severance proceedings Title 36 proceedings guardianship cases and appeals in Pima County. Paralegals work collaboratively with attorneys to provide direct client representation and handle diverse caseloads of various offenses allegations and degrees of seriousness.
For more information on the Pima County Public Defense Services Department and the offices in this department please visit their website at: Functions:
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Manages caseload involving specialized areas of law (criminal and civil) and recommends appropriate legal action;
Compiles coordinates and analyzes case information throughout all phases of case administration and initiates appropriate action to start legal proceedings;
Plans develops and organizes all phases of work prioritizes sequences of work monitors progress and follows-up to completion;
Researches and conducts investigations of credit histories locating financial data and place of residence using automated data systems and restricted access sources;
Conducts legal research through the use of computerized legal research (Lexis and Westlaw) or statutes U.S. Constitution legal periodicals law reviews digests legal encyclopedias codes regional and federal reporters slip opinions and various case law;
Updates or shepardizes case law to distinguish and analogize the case to the fact situation at hand;
Identifies applicable statutes or rules that are in force and effect for the particular matter;
Drafts routine and complex legal documents motions interrogatories arguments briefs opinions petitions changes of plea contracts and ordinances;
Responds to motions discovery requests interrogatories petitions plea agreements writs and orders;
Coordinates between the assigned department and other governmental agencies to include out of state jurisdictions;
Acts as liaison for attorney to the courts law enforcement agencies other county departments clients and the public;
Prepares memos and letters regarding attorney client privilege and confidential matters;
Upholds confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards in all tasks;
Provides administrative support to attorneys and legal staff as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in paralegal legal assistant law business legal secretary criminal justice political science interdisciplinary studies regional development communications or a closely related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment OR a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Two years of work experience performing paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting as a Paralegal Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary or work involving legal procedures terminology or administration as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information:
Licenses and Certificates:Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment. Frequently observes details at close range. Frequently speaks to clients witnesses and other case involved parties such as law enforcement agencies in-person and/or on the phone. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Frequently moves about inside an office. Occasionally drives to conduct field work. Occasionally must lift and carry items. Regularly works in a professional office setting.
Working Conditions: Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position. The Paralegal regularly receives and responds to telephone calls and emails. The Paralegal occasionally drives to visit clients at residence or at jail or juvenile detention center and to witnesses and other case involved parties at residences or business locations.
EEO Information:Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
