Paralegal - Phoenix, United States - Maricopa County
Description
Posting Date04/17/24
Application Deadline
04/20/24
Pay Range
$ $35.00 hourly
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Public Defender
About the Position
About The Office of the Public Defender
With over 400 employees, the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County.
Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel.
Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law.
This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Proud to Offer- Perform work with a greater purpose- Tuition Reimbursement- Growth and stability since 1871- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County- Exceptional work-life balance- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System.
OR- Associates in an unrelated field + certificate in Paralegal Studies + two years of experience needed- Bachelor's degree or higher in legal assisting, legal studies, or paralegal studies - no experience needed- Bachelor's degree or higher in any field + certificate of completion from an accredited legal assisting or paralegal studies program - no experience needed
We Also Value- Experience working in the criminal justice office- Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
Job Contributions- Collect, analyze, organize, investigate, and summarize discovery or other materials- Assist attorneys with preparation for various types of legal proceedings, including but not limited to creating trial notebooks, witness files, trial exhibits, and charts/indices- Develop and secure discovery, evidence, and other documentation- Perform specifically delegated substantive legal work for which an attorney is responsible- Assist attorneys in the development of defense strategies and case theories- Assist attorneys in jury selection and trial proceedings- Maintain contact with clients (in and out of custody), clients' families, or other pertinent individuals regarding legal process, case status, and/or other related information- Gather, review, and verify case documentation, including making recommendations for further analysis- Research and retain expert witnesses; provide recommendations on experts based on case facts- Interview witnesses regarding facts as needed in defense of cases- Interact with attorneys, management, co-workers, other agencies, and interested parties- Prepare routine to moderately complex legal or other documents- Utilize technological software to aid in file management, case synopsis, and presentations in courtroom proceedings- Maintain current knowledge of statutes, case law, and legal procedures to ensure compliance with court procedures- Research legal or factual issues and provide findings to attorneys- Maintain case files and case logs- Attend legal seminars, training classes, and position-oriented meetings on
- and off-site
Working Conditions- Work is frequently performed indoors, under constant bright lighting- Frequent use of stairs or ladders and working at a computer workstation- Ability to constantly sit, stand, walk, and/or drive a vehicle to perform corresponding tasks- Ability to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist or waist to shoulder; carry 25-30 pounds a distance of 100 feet; or push/pull 100 pounds a distance of 1000 feet- Time pressures, high volumes of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, accuracy, and concentration/vigilance are constant requirements
Selection ProcedureMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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