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Paralegal

Paralegal

CompanyMaricopa County
LocationPhoenix, AZ, USA
Salary$22.75 – $38.75
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Associate’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in the criminal justice office