Litigation Paralegal

Overview

AHCCCS, Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility. AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities.

With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry. Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

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The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Litigation Paralegal. This position serves as a high-level legal assistant offering paralegal services for complex litigation cases to the General Counsel Unit. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces.

All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Case Management:
  Assist attorneys in managing complex litigation cases involving the agency. Maintain organized case files, track deadlines, produce reports and ensure compliance with court procedures. Coordinate with both internal and external legal teams to streamline case progression.
• Legal Research and Investigation:
  Conduct thorough legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law. Gather facts, analyze evidence, and prepare summaries for attorneys. Collaborate with investigators and experts to build a strong defense strategy.
• Document Preparation:
  Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, legal hold/preservation notices and discovery requests. Prepare responses to requests for information. Maintain indexes of previous filings and organize case-related documents.
• Witness and Client Interaction:
  Interview witnesses and gather statements. Communicate with agency personnel, clients, and other stakeholders. Assist attorneys during witness preparation for depositions and trial.
• Outside Counsel Management:
  Work closely with external law firms retained by the state agency. Manage relationships, monitor billing, and ensure efficient collaboration. Facilitate communication between outside counsel and internal legal teams.
• Courtroom Support:
  Assist in preparation for court appearances, including coordinating logistics, organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks. Attend court proceedings and provide support to attorneys during proceedings.

Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology principles and procedures of American law
• Methods and techniques of writing briefs, opinions, reports, and other documents in established formats
• Methods and techniques of legal research
• Use of statutes codes and other legal resources
• Rules, regulations and policies governing the grievance and appeals process
• AHCCCS program, the interrelationship between AHCCCS divisions and agency administrative policies and procedures
• Legal and medical terminology
• Arizona and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the basic legislative process, and Westlaw and/or Lexis

Skills in:

• Office administration, such as prioritizing and…