Paralegal

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Application Deadline

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Department

About the Position

This position is responsible for providing attorneys in the Probate Practice litigation support.  Those tasks include creation of pleadings, overseeing docketing, and coordinating the with Public Fiduciary’s Office to obtain documents and prioritize matters.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• 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

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant, or a related field + Two years of experience in legal support or related experience OR

• Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of legal support experience needed OR

• Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field – no experience needed OR

• Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed OR

• Two years of paralegal experience + Two years of legal support experience

Other Requirements

• Valid AZ Driver's License at time of hire

• The incumbent in this position will be responsible for any annual compliance requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona and certifying authority

• Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check. MCAO is also authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement

Job Contributions

• Assist attorneys with court proceeding, and trial preparation, including preparation of witness summaries, organization of exhibits, securing evidence and documentation, deposition abstracts, subpoenas and witness notifications

• Assist attorneys in compiling annotations, indexes and provisions of statutes, cases and administrative decisions

• Review, organize, indexes and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in court

• Conduct investigations and fact-finding

• Assist in or conduct witness interviews, collect relevant documents and records; summarize information in detailed written form for attorneys

• Analyze, organize, review and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process

• Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training

Working Conditions

• Teleworking/AWA available after 6 months

• Office setting which may require extended periods of sitting to perform tasks

• May be required to drive personal or county owned vehicle to travel to and from various county locations

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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