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08/18/25Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
$61000 - $96350 annuallyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
This position is responsible for the daily supervision and training of all paralegals/legal assistants on the Election Tax Public Records Appeals and Regulatory Litigation teams in the Civil Services Division including monitoring directing and delegating the workloads of paralegals/legal assistants. Specifically this position has a primary focus on supervising paralegals/legal assistants in the delivery of services related to eDiscovery public records requests case management and trial support.
About the Civil Services Division
The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorneys Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County government including its elected officials departments and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions lawsuits and claims brought against County entities. 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 five practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources Behavioral Health & Probate Group; Elections Tax and Public Records; and Appeals Regulatory Litigation and Capital Public Records.
About the Office of the County Attorney
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. 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
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with teleworking opportunities
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Five years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal or work involving legal procedures terminology or administration which includes lead and/or supervisory experience
Bachelors degree in criminal justice public or business administration or a closely related field
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Valid Arizona drivers license upon hire
NOTE: The Maricopa County Attorneys 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.
We Also Value
Certificate of completion from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program at an accredited school.
Experience in Civil practice legal setting and government service
Familiarity with the configuration and administration of legal technologies like preservation eDiscovery and Case Management solutions
Job Contributions
Perform full range of supervisory functions including evaluations timecard approval delegating directing and monitoring workload
Provide on-going training and mentoring to paralegals and other support staff
Analyze practice group data and compile appropriate reports and statistics for Administration as requested
Evaluating business needs make recommendations for process improvement and information flow and to the extent necessary assist with the implementation of any such needs or processes
Assist in highly complex legal research
Drafting of initial pleadings motions briefs memos discovery disclosure and other legal memoranda
Providing case preparation and document management for individual cases and public records requests
Assisting attorneys with trial preparation and presentation of case at trial
Conducting interviews and fact-finding investigations
Collecting reviewing analyzing and organizing documents and records obtained through the discovery process
Responsible for carrying a reduced caseload and performing daily paralegal functions
Assist with special projects as requested by division attorney management team
Working Conditions
Office setting in high volume fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations
May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork
Ability to move up to 20 pounds
May be required to utilize personal or county-owned vehicle to travel to and from other county locations
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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Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time