Legal Assistant Ii

Job Summary

Supporting Board attorneys and staff related to Nursing Board cases for settlements, investigations, and hearings in the administrative courts.

Growth opportunity available.

• Interaction with Board staff, Nurses, Applicants, Opposing Counsel and Assistant Attorney Generals:
  Providing updates on communications, obtaining evidence, updating Board staff, and assisting with inquiries
• Investigation & Document/Subpoena Support:
  Assisting in obtaining information and evidence (including subpoenas); tracking and following up on responses
• Administrative:
  Manage internal calendars, meetings, and agendas; respond to external emails/calls; coordination of third-party vendors/contractors
• Filing and Submissions:
  Preparing and submitting legal documents to the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) or administrative agencies
• Case Management:
  Organizing and managing case files, maintaining documentation, gathering evidence, and preparing correspondence
• Document Preparation:
  Prepare legal documents such as complaints, motions, consent agreements, orders, and correspondence
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Ensuring that the Board of Nursing practices adhere to state and federal laws
• Other duties as assigned related to the position

• The functions and jurisdictions of local, State, and Federal courts and related agencies, legal termination and procedures
• The methods and techniques for writing, reports and other documents in established formats
• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of Administrative law
• The use of statutes, codes, and other legal resources

• Proficiency in legal software, case management systems, Google Docs and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong analytical reasoning skills
• High level of professionalism
• Meticulous attention to detail

• Work as part of a team and be able to proactively and independently carry out own duties in support of the team's mission
• Establish and maintain work relationships with representatives federal, state, and local government agencies
• Be able to see issues as opportunities for growth in both self, systems, and relationships, and desire such
• Be able to maintain attention and actively listen for long periods of time
• Be able to manage multiple caess and deadlines simultaneously
• Be responsible, sensitive, and ethically observe confidentiality
• Write legal documents/reports

• Educational level at a minimum of an Associate degree or minimum of 5 years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience is required

• An Associate degree in paralegal studies or a Bachelors degree in a major related to law

• Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code .)
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment
• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:

• Optional employee benefits includes short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation plus 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Sick leave

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• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Please note that enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment