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Maricopa County · 17 hours ago

Paralegal

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23.40/hr - $38.75/hr

2+ years exp

Maricopa County is seeking a Paralegal for their Public Defender’s Office, which is the largest indigent defense office in the county. The role involves assisting attorneys with various legal proceedings and maintaining communication with clients to ensure effective legal representation.

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Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, organize, investigate, and summarize discovery or other materials

Assist attorneys with preparation for various types of legal proceedings, including but not limited to creating trial notebooks, witness files, trial exhibits, and charts/indices

Develop and secure discovery, evidence, and other documentation

Perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which an attorney is responsible

Assist attorneys in the development of defense strategies and case theories

Assist attorneys in jury selection and trial proceedings

Maintain contact with clients (in and out of custody), clients’ families, or other pertinent individuals regarding legal process, case status, and/or other related information

Gather, review, and verify case documentation, including making recommendations for further analysis

Research and retain expert witnesses; provide recommendations on experts based on case facts

Interview witnesses regarding facts as needed in defense of cases

Interact with attorneys, management, co-workers, other agencies, and interested parties

Prepare routine to moderately complex legal or other documents

Utilize technological software to aid in file management, case synopsis, and presentations in courtroom proceedings

Perform work in a high-volume, fast-paced, stressful environment

Maintain current knowledge of statutes, case law, and legal procedures to ensure compliance with court procedures

Research legal or factual issues and provide findings to attorneys

Maintain case files and case logs

Attend legal seminars, training classes, and position-oriented meetings on- and off-site

Travel to and from court locations, government facilities, and other job-related locations as necessary, which may include periodic travel outside of Maricopa County, subject to County policies regarding vehicle use

Qualification

Paralegal studiesLegal assistanceCriminal justice experienceDocument preparationCommunication skills

Required

An associate's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or legal assistance AND Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or related work

Associates in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of experience needed

Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, or legal studies – no experience needed

Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate's or Certificate of completion from an accredited legal assisting or paralegal studies program – no experience needed

Valid Arizona driver's license

Preferred

Experience working in the criminal justice office

Benefits

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