Legal Staff Paralegal in Tucson, AZ

Government

Tucson, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Tucson, AZ

Legal Staff

No

Organization: County Attorney
Job Title: Paralegal
Experience: Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university
Salary: - per hour, with salary offers based on candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

H1: Paralegal (County Attorney) Job Opening in Tucson, AZ
H2: Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Paralegal

Overview:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Paralegal to join their team in Tucson, AZ.
- The salary for this position ranges from to per hour, with offers based on candidate's experience and internal equity.
- This is a full-time position with a non-exempt FLSA status, and the selected candidate will be responsible for assisting attorneys in case preparation.
- This recruitment is to establish a register for current and future Paralegal vacancies within the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***..

Position Description:
- The Paralegal will handle a variety of tasks ranging from routine assignments to autonomous decision-making in coordinating, processing, and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework.
- Tasks may include case management, discovery and trial preparation, legal writing and drafting, legal research, judgment and analytical ability, interviewing, and communications/attorney liaison.
- Some positions may specialize in one of the following areas: managing large complex case files, prioritizing and reviewing work of other legal assistants, training other legal secretarial or litigation support staff, and using independent judgment and decision making.
- The Paralegal may also be responsible for special projects such as developing and implementing organizational redesign of case handling procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
- An Associate’s, Bachelors or Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college in a field such as a paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, legal secretary, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications, or a closely related field as defined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment.
OR
- A certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university.
- Additional relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.

Selection Process:
- The Pima County Human Resources Department will evaluate all applications based on education and experience, and may further evaluate candidates against any advertised Preferred Qualifications.
- The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.
- Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Special Notice Items:
- All applicants must pass a criminal history background investigation prior to appointment.
- Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

EEO Information:
- Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
- We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:
- Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement and paid time off.
- Additional benefits may vary based on position and employee classification.

Join the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. as a Paralegal and make a difference in your community by assisting attorneys in case preparation and providing support in various legal tasks. Apply now and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to upholding justice and the law.