Paralegal - Public Defense Services

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Department - Public Defense Services

This recruitment is to establish a register for current and future Paralegal vacancies serving all levels/assignments within the Pima County Public Defense Services Department, including Legal Advocate, Legal Defender, Mental Health Defender, Office of Children’s Counsel, Public Defender, and Public Fiduciary.

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5700 - Paralegal

Salary Grade: 8

Pay Range: Hiring Range: $22.16 - $26.04 per hour;
Full Range: $22.16 - $29.92 per hour.

Salary offers are based on experience and internal equity.

This position supports legal operations by conducting legal research, drafting documents, managing case files, and assisting in case preparation under attorney supervision. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, teamwork, ethical standards, and confidentiality are essential.

Pima County Public Defense Services provides legal representation for indigent individuals in various cases. Paralegals work collaboratively with attorneys to handle diverse caseloads.

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Tasks include managing caseloads, legal research, drafting legal documents, coordinating with agencies, acting as liaison, and providing administrative support, all while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Associates degree in paralegal, legal assistant, law, or related fields.