Job 2999 Legal Specialist IV

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation pay and sick leave

10 paid holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term/dis.

Short-term disability option

Remote work option

Job summary

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, is seeking a Legal Specialist IV in Phoenix to provide legal, administrative, and clerical support to the Legal Services Office and paralegal assistance to staff.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree or paralegal training, two years of legal experience, and proficiency with office software. The position offers a hiring salary range of $56,115 to $60,000, DOE, with full benefits and open until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or paralegal program; related experience may substitute.
• Two years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience using office software applications.
• Skills in legal research and writing for memoranda, contracts, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal, administrative, and clerical support to Legal Services Office.
• Produce draft responses, summaries of court opinions, and manuals.
• Track, screen, and coordinate requests for legal services; maintain files.
• Prioritize a complex workload and communicate with users of Legal Services.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Paralegal experience

Office software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

JOB TITLE: Legal Specialist IV

JOB #: 2999

DIVISION: Administration Services, Legal Services

HIRING SALARY: $56,115 ($26.98/hr) - $60,000 ($28.85/hr), DOE

CLOSING DATE: All positions are open until filled

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides legal, administrative, and clerical support to the Legal Services Office and paralegal assistance to AOC and Arizona Judicial Department staff. Work is also performed on behalf of the Legal Services Office independently as assigned and within established policies and procedures and is reviewed by the Chief Counsel or Assistant Counsel.

The position composes and produces draft responses to questions and contract requests, summaries of court opinions, rules and litigation reports, manuals, internal reports, and final Legal Services work product approved by an attorney, tracks, screens, and coordinates requests for legal services; prioritizes a complex and demanding workload; communicates verbally and in writing with all users of Legal Services; and maintains paper and electronic files.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program and training in use of legal research software applications. Directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement. This position also requires two years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegal and extensive experience using office software applications.

The preferred candidate will be skilled in legal research and writing for preparation of memoranda, contracts, and manuals. Possess an understanding of court structure, judicial process, legal procedures, legislative process, and office functions sufficient to answer or refer a wide variety of inquiries. As well as the ability to organize complex, demanding Legal Services workload, set priorities, and complete assigned tasks in an accurate and timely manner.

Travel level: None

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer