Legal Assistant II

Iannarino Fullen Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal support organization is seeking an individual to assist in the legal process, coordinating documentation, managing case files, and planning investigations. Key responsibilities include working directly with attorneys, maintaining confidentiality, and having strong communication skills. Preferred qualifications include high proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with electronic document review platforms. This role is crucial for supporting education and governmental relationships in the state of Arizona.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating legal documents and case management.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of Arizona administrative practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal case management and documentation.
• Plan and prepare investigations into administrative violations.
• Manage case files and maintain organization.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Time-management

Clear communication

Legal research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document review platforms

Job description

The purpose of this position is to provide support to a unit that directly works with education, schools, administrators, families of Arizona students, and other governmental constituents, including the Legal unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with aspects of the legal process, including administrative case management and support for litigation and public records
• Coordinate and draft documentation, including but not limited to witness/ exhibit lists and
• depositions
• Manage case file maintenance, including indexing and filing case materials
• Plan, organize, and prepare investigations of alleged administrative or legal violations of laws, rules, regulations, and policies
• Maintain a strict level of confidentiality
• Assist with the preparation of briefs, memoranda, exhibits, including proofreading

Skilled in

• Teamwork
• Mult-tasking
• Time-management
• Clear/ concise oral and written communication
• Use of computers and other technical devices/ programs/ software
• Conducting legal and investigative research and using effective techniques and tools
• Critical and logical analysis, including skills in analyzing and accurately interpreting copious amounts of information

Knowledge in

• Arizona administrative practices and procedures and personnel rules and requirements
• Techniques and methods of records searching to include legal and investigative techniques and tools, including the internet, databases, and other sources of information relevant to agency investigations
• Prepare legal and investigative reports, spreadsheets and the documents necessary for successful prosecution

Ability to

• Interact professionally with coworkers and the public using appropriate tact and patience
• Display courteous, ethical and professional behavior
• Multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing circumstances

Preferred Skills

• High-level of PC proficiency
• Microsoft Office applications
• Multi-monitors
• Experience with electronic document review platforms