Civil Paralegal

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 31,684 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Civil Paralegal in our Behavioral Health Practice, based at the Valleywise Behavioral Health Center in Maryvale. You will support attorneys with court proceedings, witness preparation, and case file management, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.

Ideal candidates hold an associate or higher in paralegal studies, plus paralegal experience; bachelor’s or ABA JD is a plus. This on-site role offers tuition reimbursement, strong work-life balance, and ample growth

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or related field required.
• Two years of paralegal or legal support experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree plus paralegal studies certification or ABA JD is a plus.

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

Skills

Legal research

Witness interviewing

Court proceedings support

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies/legal assistant or related field

Bachelor’s degree + ABA JD (advantage)

Two years of paralegal/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.

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

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,

Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose

• 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

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
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies – 2 years of legal support experience needed
• Bachelor’s or higher in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or a related field – no experience needed
• Bachelor’s or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed
• 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.

We are Maricopa County

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!