Paralegal I​/II​/III - County Attorney

Who We Are

The Coconino County Attorney's Office is a public law office in Northern Arizona located in the heart of Flagstaff. We are a team of approximately 20 attorneys and 30 legal staff who are dedicated to the vigorous and fair prosecution of crime throughout Coconino County, protection of the rights of crime victims, and effective legal representation of the County and County special districts.

The CCAO is one of largest law offices in Northern Arizona and sets the example at the State and National levels in vision and design for rural attorney offices.

We preserve and protect the Community’s sense of Justice and Fairness. When injustice occurs you can have confidence in us to pursue remedies that are Just; and Fair; and Reasoned; and Complete. We contribute certainty and stability to our local governments every day in the advice we deliver and the services we offer.

• Justice:
  We advocate for fair and equitable outcomes.
• Service:
  We value working for something bigger than ourselves.
• Trust:
  We inspire confidence with truth, reliability, and respect.
• Integrity:
  We honor our commitments with courage.
• Connection:
  We invest in each other and our community.
• Excellence:
  We strive to be our best every day.

Under general supervision performs paraprofessional legal work of moderate difficulty, assisting attorneys in case preparation and processing and assisting in the coordination of civil and criminal case activities from initial assignment to their conclusion; performs other work as assigned.

Note: A resume and cover letter are required along with the application by the submission deadline.

Hiring pay will depend on qualifications

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative Only)

• Assist attorneys and clients with case preparation for court proceedings
• Research statutes, legal cases, and other sources for legal precedents and case applicability
• Ensure compliance with criminal and civil procedures in accordance with state and federal statute
• Maintain statutorily required confidentiality of case matters
• Compile, annotate, and index provisions of statutes, cases, and administrative decisions
• Draft legal documents
• Prepare and file documents with courts both electronically and physically
• Gather, review and verify case documentation
• Preparation of subpoenas, monitoring and updating the case management system
• Assist and attend court hearings, depositions, and meetings with attorney as needed
• Manage document transcription
• Receipt and process emotionally traumatic and graphic material
• Redaction of media and other materials for trial or disclosure
• Develops and secures evidence and documentation
• Assist attorneys in preparation for depositions or trials
• Review investigative or court documents/media and extract pertinent case information and prepares reports for attorneys
• Calendar deadlines and hearing dates
• Assist with the creation of trial documents
• Assist with scheduling witness interviews
• Make travel arrangements for witnesses
• Arrange proper waiting location for witnesses, greet, support, and update all witnesses needed for trial
• Set up equipment in court for trial
• Organize and archive the documents related to completed and ongoing cases
• Train, monitor, schedule, oversee, or directly supervise and review the work of subordinate clerical and office employees
• May run criminal history record checks and obtain felony conviction records for attorneys
• Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative only)

• Performs the duties of Paralegal I
• Assists in the training of Paralegal I or other subordinate staff
• Conducts research, investigates facts and assists in the development of legal arguments
• Drafts complex legal documents such as contracts and pleadings
• Proficient in database and systems usage

TYPICAL DUTIES: (Illustrative only)

• Performs the duties of Paralegal I and II
• Participates in witness and victim interviews
• Acts as a liaison between attorneys, courts, clients, witnesses, other agencies, and the public
• Trains and monitors interns and temporary personnel in legal functions
• Acts as a case management and database subject matter expert, training others on system usage and best practices
• Provides input and recommendations for revisions to procedure manuals
• Assists in the training of Paralegal I and II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Paralegal I:
Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate/License and two years paralegal experience with direct attorney support; OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Paralegal II:
Associate Degree or Paralegal Certificate/License and three years paralegal experience with direct attorney support; OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for Paralegal III:
Associate Degree or Paralegal…