Paralegal Supervisor

Posting Date

Final date to receive applications

Pay Range

Job Type

Department

About the Position

This position is responsible for the daily supervision and training of all paralegals/legal assistants on the Election, Tax, Public Records, Appeals, and Regulatory Litigation teams in the Civil Services Division, including monitoring, directing, and delegating the workloads of paralegals/legal assistants. Specifically, this position has a primary focus on supervising paralegals/legal assistants in the delivery of services related to eDiscovery, public records requests, case management, and trial support.

About the Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities. We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney.

Our division has five practice groups:
Litigation;
Government Advice & Elected Officials;
Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group;
Elections, Tax, and Public Records; and Appeals, Regulatory Litigation, and Capital Public Records.

About the Office of the County Attorney

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive

• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Five years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration, which includes lead and/or supervisory experience

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public or business administration, or closely related field

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

NOTE:

The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

We Also Value

• Certificate of completion from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program at an accredited school.

• Experience in Civil practice legal setting and government service

• Familiarity with the configuration and administration of legal technologies like preservation, eDiscovery, and Case Management solutions

Job Contributions

• Perform full range of supervisory functions, including evaluations, timecard approval, delegating, directing, and monitoring workload

• Provide on-going…