State of Arizona
SENIOR PARALEGAL
5 days agoPay$36779.00 - $66009.00 / year
LocationPhoenix/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 516014
Employer Industry: Legal Services
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary range from $36,779 to $66,009
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, and student loan assistance
- Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
- Opportunity for career advancement within the Attorney General's Office
- Engaging work environment with access to confidential and impactful legal matters
- Required travel provides diverse work experiences across the state
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Prepare a wide variety of legal correspondence, briefs, pleadings, motions, and legal notices accurately and in a timely manner
- Conduct substantive legal research and draft legal memoranda analyzing complex legal and factual issues
- Manage the disclosure process in complex cases, including organizing documents and conducting document review for trial preparation
- Maintain legal records, files, and case management systems
- Assist attorneys in preparing discovery documentation and filing appropriate pleadings with the court
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Certificate of completion from a Legal Assisting or Paralegal studies program
- Strong understanding of legal concepts, terminology, and procedures
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines effectively
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License and consent to undergo a criminal background check
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience in legal research and writing complex legal documents
- Familiarity with automated case management systems
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to establish and maintain relationships with court representatives and government entities
- Prior experience supporting attorneys in a legal setting
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Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.