Civil Paralegal

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About the Position

As a Civil Paralegal in our Behavioral Health Practice, you will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive trial support and ensuring seamless legal operations. Operating primarily out of the Valleywise Behavioral Health Center in Maryvale, this position requires a blend of sharp legal knowledge-spanning Arizona and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, legal terminology, statutory research, and case law application-with practical court compliance skills.

In this fast-paced role, you will perform several functions simultaneously in a planned, organized, and accurate manner to consistently meet critical deadlines. You'll synthesize complex information from diverse sources, conduct witness interviews, organize case files, manage document scanning, resolve calendaring conflicts, and liaise directly with hospital personnel. We are seeking a clear, articulate communicator and collaborative problem-solver who excels at building strong working relationships with attorneys, clients, and staff, even under high-pressure conditions.

If you are ready to apply your legal expertise to make a meaningful difference in behavioral health care, apply today!

About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. 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 stand up for Maricopa County, 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 on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, 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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant, or a related field + Two years of experience in legal support or related experienceOR

• Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of legal support experience neededOR

• Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field - no experience neededOR

• Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies - no experience neededOR

• Two years of paralegal experience + Two years of legal support experience

We Also Value

• Bachelor's Degree in any field and a certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program AND two years of experience as a legal assistant supporting attorneys in a civil trial practice

• Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies and/or a JD from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program AND two years of experience as a legal assistant supporting attorneys in a civil trial practice

Job Contributions

• Assist attorneys with court proceedings and trial 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.

• Review, organize, index, and Bates-stamp pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in court.

• Conduct investigations and fact-finding.

• Assist in or conduct witness interviews, collect relevant documents and records; summarize information in detailed written form for attorneys.

• Analyze, organize, review, and verify records and other documents obtained through the discovery process.

• Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training.

Working Conditions

• Office setting which may require extended periods of sitting to perform tasks

• May be required to drive personal or county-owned vehicle to travel to and from various county locations

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds from floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet

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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