Paralegal, Appeals & Public Records (Hybrid)

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

On-site child care (Kids Club)

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness program with incentives

ASRS retirement with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Paralegal within the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Practice Group of the Civil Services Division. The role involves assisting attorneys on civil enforcement, tax, and elections matters and redacting public records under Arizona law.

The position requires various educational paths and several years of related experience. It offers a hybrid schedule, tuition reimbursement, and extensive benefits to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance with two years of experience
• Certificate in Paralegal Studies with two years of legal support experience
• Bachelor’s in paralegal studies, legal assistant, or related field – no experience needed
• Bachelor’s in an unrelated field + Associate or Certification in paralegal studies – no experience needed
• Two years of paralegal experience + two years of legal support experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts legal research and provides summaries
• Prepares documents and exhibits
• Assembles necessary information for legal proceedings
• Drafts a variety of legal documents
• Maintains case files and case logs
• Reviews legal documents for completeness and conformance to specific requirements
• Interviews witnesses and clients to obtain or clarify case preparation information
• Identifies deficiencies and discrepancies detected during file and document examination and takes appropriate action
• Manages litigation calendars and monitors court deadlines to ensure timely filings
• Communicates with clients, government agencies, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and court personnel
• Coordinates the intake, tracking, and processing of public records requests in accordance with applicable state public records laws and agency policies
• Monitors changes in court rules, public records laws, election laws, tax statutes, and administrative procedures affecting litigation support

Skills

Legal research

Document drafting

Case management

Communication

Public records procedures

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance + 2 years experience

Certificate in Paralegal Studies + 2 years legal support

Bachelor’s in paralegal studies/legal assistant + no experience

Bachelor’s in unrelated field + Associate or Certification in paralegal studies + no experience

Two years paralegal experience + two years legal support experience

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a Paralegal within the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Practice Group of the Civil Services Division. The role involves assisting attorneys on civil enforcement, tax, and elections matters and redacting public records under Arizona law.

The position requires various educational paths and several years of related experience. It offers a hybrid schedule, tuition reimbursement, and extensive benefits to support work-life balance.