Legal Assistant II
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Job Location:
Phoenix, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 18 - 24
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
ARIZONA BOARD OF NURSINGThe mission of the Arizona State Board of Nursing is to protect and promote the welfare of public by ensuring that each person holding a nursing license or certificate is competent to practice safely. The Board fulfills its mission through the regulation of the practice of nursing and the approval of nursing education programs. The mission derived from the Nursing Practice Act supersedes the interest of any individual the nursing profession or any special interest group. |
LEGAL ASSISTANT II
| Job Location: |
1740 West Adams Street Suite 200
Phoenix Arizona 85007
| Posting Details: |
Hourly Pay Range: $18.00 - $24.00
Grade: 17
This position will remain open until business needs are met
| Job Summary: |
Supporting Board attorneys and staff related to Nursing Board cases for settlements investigations and hearings in the administrative courts.
Growth opportunity available.
| Major Responsibilities / Essential Functions: |
Interaction with Board staff Nurses Applicants Opposing Counsel and Assistant Attorney Generals: Providing updates on communications obtaining evidence updating Board staff and assisting with inquiries
Investigation & Document/Subpoena Support: Assisting in obtaining information and evidence (including subpoenas); tracking and following up on responses
Administrative: Manage internal calendars meetings and agendas; respond to external emails/calls; coordination of third-party vendors/contractors
Filing and Submissions: Preparing and submitting legal documents to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) or administrative agencies
Case Management: Organizing and managing case files maintaining documentation gathering evidence and preparing correspondence
Document Preparation: Prepare legal documents such as complaints motions consent agreements orders and correspondence
Compliance Monitoring: Ensuring that the Board of Nursing practices adhere to state and federal laws
Other duties as assigned related to the position
| Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs): |
Knowledge:
The functions and jurisdictions of local State and Federal courts and related agencies legal termination and procedures
The methods and techniques for writing reports and other documents in established formats
Knowledge of the concepts terminology principles and procedures of Administrative law
The use of statutes codes and other legal resources
Skills:
Proficiency in legal software case management systems Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong research and writing skills
Strong analytical reasoning skills
High level of professionalism
Meticulous attention to detail
Ability:
Work as part of a team and be able to proactively and independently carry out own duties in support of the teams mission
Establish and maintain work relationships with representatives federal state and local government agencies
Be able to see issues as opportunities for growth in both self systems and relationships and desire such
Be able to maintain attention and actively listen for long periods of time
Be able to manage multiple caess and deadlines simultaneously
Be responsible sensitive and ethically observe confidentiality
Write legal documents/reports
| Education & Experience: |
Required:
Educational level at a minimum of an Associate degree or minimum of 5 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience is required
Preferred:
An Associate degree in paralegal studies or a Bachelors degree in a major related to law
| Pre-Employment Requirements: |
Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
| Benefits: |
The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Sick leave
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
| Retirement: |
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
| Contact Us: |
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Angie Jakubowski at for assistance
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
About Company
The Arizona Department of Revenue is consistently striving towards recruiting individuals who are committed to providing quality services to the citizens of Arizona and are passionate about creating solutions to the ever-evolving decisions faced within state government.
