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Paralegal

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
225 West Madison Street (Show on map)
Jul 12, 2025
Posting Date 07/11/25 Application Deadline 07/18/25 Pay Range $22.75 - $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 If you love to work in a fast-paced environment where the work is never dull, then apply to be our Paralegal! We're looking for a highly organized professional who can work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an eye for detail. You'll be responsible for providing Deputy County Attorneys with discovery and trial support, organizing case files, and providing case management support. If you want to serve your community and help others, apply today to make an impact! Note: This position is for a criminal paralegal About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office We believe in making the right choices for the right reasons. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to support justice in your community, apply today, and join our team. 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 upcoming 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 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require An associate's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, or legal assistance Two years of work experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration OR Associate's degree in any field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of experience needed Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistance, legal studies, or criminal justice - no experience needed Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate's or Certification in paralegal studies - no experience needed Other Requirements 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 Assist attorneys with preparation for various types of legal proceedings, including but not limited to creating trial notebooks, witness files, trial exhibits, charts, and indexes Produce initial drafts of pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery requests and responses, reports Assist attorneys in researching statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents, and case applicability Review, organize, index, redact, and date stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and use in court Analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the process Utilize software and case management systems for trial use Compile annotations, indexes, provisions of statutes, cases, or administrative decisions Attend legal seminars, training classes, and position-oriented meetings on- and off-site Working Conditions Teleworking & AWA available after 6 months Work occurs primarily in an office setting characterized by a high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull a distance of up to 100 feet 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. Apply Now!