Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***’s Office Department: State Government Division Job Title: Senior Paralegal Job Type: Full-time Location: Phoenix (6 openings) and Tucson (1 opening) Salary: $36,779-$66,009 per year Grade: 19 Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***’s Office is seeking experienced Senior Paralegals to provide legal support to the Assistant Attorney Generals in the State Government Division. This position involves researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents, as well as working closely with a team of attorneys to ensure compliance with legal policies and procedures. Senior Paralegals have access to confidential information and must maintain discretion and confidentiality in their work.
Job Duties:
• Prepare a variety of legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, pleadings, motions, and legal notices, accurately and in a timely manner. • Conduct legal research and draft legal memoranda on complex legal and factual issues. • Manage the disclosure process in complex cases, including organizing documents, bates stamping, redacting, and creating disclosure indexes. • Maintain legal records, files, and case management systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
• Familiarity with legal concepts, terminology, and procedures. • Strong research and writing skills. • Understanding of the attorney/client relationship and the need for confidentiality. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Organizational and analytical abilities. • Detail-oriented with sound judgment and integrity. • Proficiency in researching and extracting information from legal sources. • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with courts and government entities. • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Selective Preference(s):
• Completion of a Legal Assisting or Paralegal studies program.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must be willing to travel. • Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License. • Must consent to a periodic driving record check. • Must pass a criminal background check.
Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation during the selection process by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via email at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age in its programs, activities, or hiring practices. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies can be directed to the Operations Division at 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, or by phone at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
