Paralegal – Public Records & Appeals (Hybrid)

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 3,223,584 - 5,544,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with HY

Opportunities for growth and develop

On-siteKids Club on-site care

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness program with incentive

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Paralegal within the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Practice Group. You will assist attorneys on civil enforcement, tax, and elections matters, including redacting public records as required by Arizona law.

The Civil Services Division serves county government with integrity and justice, offering tuition reimbursement, hybrid schedules, and growth opportunities, along with robust benefits and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in paralegal studies or legal assistance or related field.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience considered.
• Two years of paralegal or legal support experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree with related paralegal credentials acceptable with no experience requirement.

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 intake, tracking, and processing of public records requests per state laws and agency policies.
• Monitors changes in court rules, public records laws, election laws, tax statutes, and admin procedures affecting litigation support.

Skills

Legal research

Document preparation

Case management

Communication

Interviews

Education

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance

Certificate in Paralegal Studies

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

Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or related legal procedures experience

Job description

Maricopa County is seeking a Paralegal within the Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records Practice Group. You will assist attorneys on civil enforcement, tax, and elections matters, including redacting public records as required by Arizona law.

The Civil Services Division serves county government with integrity and justice, offering tuition reimbursement, hybrid schedules, and growth opportunities, along with robust benefits and retirement planning.