Paralegal - Criminal

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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 with the ability to work independently, multitask, and work well under pressure. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills who also possesses 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!

This job announcement may be used to fill multiple, current, and/or future vacancies.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with teleworking opportunites

• 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

• An associate's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies or legal assistance

• Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration

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• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of experience needed

• Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, or justice studies - no experience needed

• Bachelor's or higher in a non-legal field + an Associate's or Certification in paralegal/legal studies - no experience needed

Other Requirements

• Valid AZ Driver's License at time of hire

• 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 depositions, witness interviews, court proceedings, and pretrial/trial preparation, including preparation of case and witness summaries, depositions, organizing exhibits, and securing evidence and documentation such as subpoenas and witness notifications

• Produce initial drafts of motions, discovery requests and responses, reports, and correspondence as assigned and in accordance with court rules

• May assist attorneys with researching statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents and case applicability utilizing computerized research tools.

• Request, review, organize indexes, redacts, and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure and for use in court

• Track, upload, analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process

• Utilize case management software and other computer programs to track the status of cases

• Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training to stay current with legal precedent, ethics, and Victims' Rights

• Review criminal history rap sheets accurately and enter them into the case management system

• Uploading discovery, such as disks, USB, and hard drives, must be performed in the office

• Must support attorneys in hearings and trials in person

• May be required to travel to court to take items needed

• May draft motions

Working Conditions

Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. The position requires a high level of concentration, accuracy, teamwork, and decision-making skills. The position also experiences consistent interruptions, frequently changing tasks, and handling multiple or complicated tasks. The position will be exposed to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.), emergencies, and working in close proximity with others. The position requires contact with the public, teamwork, and may require overtime/rotating shifts. The position requires the ability to use a computer and type. The position requires hearing and seeing skills. The position requires the ability to speak, write, and comprehend English.

The position requires commuting up to 0.5 miles to Clerk of the Court, MCSO, or a courtroom as necessary, lifting up to 20 pounds, carrying up to 20 pounds up to 800 feet, pulling and pushing up to 20 pounds up to 800 feet, sitting for prolonged periods, and repeating motions with wrists, hands, fingers, etc. The position will be exposed to work indoors, outdoors (if commuting to COC, MCSO, or a courtroom is necessary), bright lighting, and heat (if commuting to COC, MCSO, or a courtroom is necessary).The position is eligible for telework/alternative work schedule after six months.

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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

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