Paralegal
Maricopa - the Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, United States
**Posting Date**04/27/26**Application Deadline**Open Until Filled**Pay Range**$23.40 - $38.75 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's 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**Unclassified**Department**County Attorney**About the Position**This position is primarily responsible for providing paralegal assistance to attorneys in the Litigation Practice Group of the Civil Services Division. This paralegal will assist in all aspects of litigation, including case and file organization and management, document management, factual research and analysis, preparing, responding to and organizing discovery and disclosures, and assisting attorneys at hearings, arbitrations and trials. The successful candidate may also be called upon to perform limited legal research and preparation of initial drafts of discovery, disclosures, correspondence and some motions. **About the Civil Services Division**
The Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County and its various departments and employees, and the Maricopa County elected officials and their employees. The Litigation Group is one of five groups in the Civil Division, and the attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff defend various legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the various Maricopa County entities and employees.
These claims vary from complex civil rights litigation in Federal Court to car accident tort claims in Superior Court, and even election and tax litigation. The other groups in the Civil Division handle many other areas, including providing advice to County officials, responding to public records requests, and representing the County in probate or mental health hearings.
In addition to working with the paralegal’s litigation team, the paralegal could be called upon to assist with tasks or projects in the other groups. **Proud to Offer*** Work with a greater purpose* Tuition reimbursement* Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options* 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 , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave* Extensive wellness program, including an incentive* Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1**We Require*** Associate’s degree in paralegal/legal assistant studies or related field + 2 years of legal support or related experience.* A paralegal certificate will substitute for the associate’s degree.* Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications**Other Requirements*** The incumbent in this position will be responsible for any annual compliance requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona and certifying authority* Valid Arizona Driver’s License at time of hireNOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's 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.**Job Contributions*** Produce well-written initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports and correspondence, as assigned* Utilize computerized research tools* Assist attorneys with client communications, witness interviews, depositions, civil court rules and proceedings, and trial/hearing 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* File pleadings, motions, etc. with courts and tribunals* Review, organize, index and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals* Analyze, organize, review and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process* Assist in updating and maintaining the database/case management system* Organize and maintain documents in paper and/or electronic filing system* Perform legal and factual research* Review and edit documents for accuracy* Locate and interview witnesses* Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training**Working Conditions*** Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations* May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about while performing duties* Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, using personal or county-owned vehicles* Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds up to 100 feet* Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework for up to two days per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee’s position and business needs**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-sensitiveMaricopa 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.**Apply Now!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.
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Salary offers are based on the candidate's 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**Unclassified**Department**County Attorney**About the Position**This position is primarily responsible for providing paralegal assistance to attorneys in the Litigation Practice Group of the Civil Services Division. This paralegal will assist in all aspects of litigation, including case and file organization and management, document management, factual research and analysis, preparing, responding to and organizing discovery and disclosures, and assisting attorneys at hearings, arbitrations and trials. The successful candidate may also be called upon to perform limited legal research and preparation of initial drafts of discovery, disclosures, correspondence and some motions. **About the Civil Services Division**
The Civil Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County and its various departments and employees, and the Maricopa County elected officials and their employees. The Litigation Group is one of five groups in the Civil Division, and the attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff defend various legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against the various Maricopa County entities and employees.
These claims vary from complex civil rights litigation in Federal Court to car accident tort claims in Superior Court, and even election and tax litigation. The other groups in the Civil Division handle many other areas, including providing advice to County officials, responding to public records requests, and representing the County in probate or mental health hearings.
In addition to working with the paralegal’s litigation team, the paralegal could be called upon to assist with tasks or projects in the other groups. **Proud to Offer*** Work with a greater purpose* Tuition reimbursement* Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options* 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 , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave* Extensive wellness program, including an incentive* Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1**We Require*** Associate’s degree in paralegal/legal assistant studies or related field + 2 years of legal support or related experience.* A paralegal certificate will substitute for the associate’s degree.* Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications**Other Requirements*** The incumbent in this position will be responsible for any annual compliance requirements imposed by the State Bar of Arizona and certifying authority* Valid Arizona Driver’s License at time of hireNOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's 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.**Job Contributions*** Produce well-written initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports and correspondence, as assigned* Utilize computerized research tools* Assist attorneys with client communications, witness interviews, depositions, civil court rules and proceedings, and trial/hearing 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* File pleadings, motions, etc. with courts and tribunals* Review, organize, index and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals* Analyze, organize, review and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process* Assist in updating and maintaining the database/case management system* Organize and maintain documents in paper and/or electronic filing system* Perform legal and factual research* Review and edit documents for accuracy* Locate and interview witnesses* Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training**Working Conditions*** Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations* May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about while performing duties* Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, using personal or county-owned vehicles* Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds up to 100 feet* Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework for up to two days per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee’s position and business needs**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-sensitiveMaricopa 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.**Apply Now!**in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are *you* interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.
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