Paralegal

##### Paralegal NOVA
22
* Phoenix, AZ 85007
* Salary: $25 - $27 per hour
* Full time  Contract

Requisition : #9477
**** Notes****:
Interviews will be In-Person.
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* Job Summary:

** The paralegal in this position will:
* Assist with research, calendaring critical dates, aiding attorneys in preparing cases for trial; assisting in preparing Memoranda, disclosure statements, pleadings, motions, appellate briefs and other documents as appropriate; gather and organize files and documents.
* Assist in the preparation of pleadings, legal motions, gather documents and information necessary to respond to discovery requests; prepare and maintain index or database of documents; calendar and docket court appearances, all hearings, depositions, meetings with client agencies, other appointments and deadlines in Legal Files and Outlook calendars.
* Maintain paper and electronic case files in accordance with office policy and standards; review outgoing materials for consistency with section policy on quality work product; review for grammatical construction, content, clerical error, and formatting to ensure all legal documents and enclosures are complete and in order; review incoming correspondence and mail; distribute in accordance with established office policy and procedure and refer to appropriate attorney.
* Trial preparation; trial notebooks, exhibits, witness lists, jury instructions, etc.
* Confer with attorney about case status and legal issues. Legal research and cite verification.
* Assist all support staff with projects; train new legal support staff; serve as mentor and legal support resource for all support staff in the Section; maintain file rooms and general section maintenance.
* Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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* • Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research and use of statutes, codes, and other legal resources;
• Knowledge of filing requirements and legal procedure in administrative, state, and federal courts;
• Knowledge of the methods, techniques and principles for writing briefs, reports and other legal documents in appropriate format;
• Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, State and Federal courts;
• Knowledge of discovery procedures, time constraints and the ability to respond to discovery requests;
• Knowledge of good file management and effective trial preparation.
• Skill in gathering and organizing information for discovery and disclosure;
• Skill in effective oral and written communication;
• Skill in dealing with confidential matters;
• Skill in organizing litigation files;
• Skill in extracting and utilizing information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents and related records;
• Skill in proofing documents;
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Ability to handle a large volume of work with competing deadlines;
• Ability to prioritize workload to include timely filing and file organization;
• Ability to respond to inquiries with tact, diplomacy, and appropriate timely information;
• Ability to obtain and organize documents;
• Ability to review a file and understand the legal theories involved;
• Ability to assist attorney(s) in trial preparation and at trials and hearings;
• Ability to identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, and assess evidence;
• Ability to proficiently use a personal computer, e-mail, the internet, electronic case filing systems as well as electronic case management and document management software;
• Ability to get along and work well with others;
• Ability to travel within Arizona, including overnight stays.
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* Required Skills:

** Civil litigation experience.

Paralegal experience - Experience assisting an attorney in writing and proofing documents.
** Preferred

Skills:

** Paralegal Certificate
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