Legal Assistant

S R International; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,400 - 39,600; Full time

Job summary

S R International is looking for a Legal Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves reviewing court documents to assess allegations, contacting field staff for documentation, and utilizing a Central Registry Tier system.

Candidates must understand court language, have strong reading comprehension, and possess computer skills. The position offers a pay of $18.00 per hour and requires local candidates available for in-person interviews.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand court language and petitions.
• Strong reading comprehension skills.
• Proficient in computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Review court documents for adjudicated allegations.
• Contact field staff for necessary supporting documentation.
• Utilize the Central Registry Tier system for allegation processing.

Skills

Court language understanding

Reading Comprehension

Computer skills/literacy

Job description

Job Description

Legal Assistants review court documents in various counties in the State of Arizona to determine if proposed substantiated allegations were adjudicated or dismissed prior to adjudication.

Based on this review, the LA will reach out to field staff inquiring which documentation is needed to support the proposed substantiated allegations. Once these allegations are processed, LAs utilize the new Central Registry Tier system to fit allegations to the applicable tier. In addition, LAs will research and review applicable tiers for an additional 173,000 substantiated allegations.

Tentative start date will be dependent upon interviews conducted, onboarding completed, and the state agency issuing a PO.

• HireRight must be used for Background Checks and Drug Screenings

• Local Only Candidates – Resumes must specify the current location of the candidate; candidates who do not state current location will not be considered. Candidates must be local at time of submission and available for in-person interviews within one week of posting close date. Candidates must also be able to start within two weeks of an offer being made.

Required Skills

• Understands court language/petitions
• Reading Comprehension
• Computer skills/literacy

Preferred Skills

• Documentation

Compensation

$18.00 per hour