Civil Paralegal

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,684 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare for dependents

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Maricopa County, Civil Paralegal in the Behavioral Health Practice, provides vital trial support and seamless legal operations. Based at Valleywise Behavioral Health Center in Maryvale, the role blends Arizona and Federal Civil Procedure knowledge with practical court compliance skills.

The position requires multitasking, organizing case files, witness interviews, calendaring, and liaising with hospital personnel.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or related field with two years of legal support or related experience.
• Paralegal certificate + two years of legal support experience.
• Bachelor's in paralegal studies or related field; no experience required.
• Bachelor's in any field + associate or paralegal certification; no experience required.
• Two years paralegal experience + two years legal support experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with court proceedings and trial preparation, including 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.

Skills

Legal support

Witness interviews

Case management

Civil procedure knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant, or related field

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's in paralegal studies or related field

Bachelor's in unrelated field + paralegal cert/assoc

Two years paralegal + two years legal support experience

Job description

Posting Date

07/23/26

Application Deadline

08/23/26

Pay Range

$23.40 - $40.25 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This 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

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.

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, 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 experience OR
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of legal support experience needed OR
• Bachelor's or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field - no experience needed OR
• Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies - no experience needed OR
• 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 [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.