Legal Assistant

Maricopa County
tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
620 West Jackson Street (Show on map)
Jan 13, 2025
Posting Date 01/13/25 Application Deadline 01/24/25 Pay Range $22.75 - $37.75 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department Clerk of the Superior Court About the Position The Legal Assistant is responsible for supporting our General Counsel in legal and administrative matters. You will have the opportunity to perform legal research, summarize proposed legislation and rules of practice, draft legal correspondence, and provide legal and administrative support. About the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice.Our office is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community, by actively learning through experiences using both successes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow. Every team member plays a vital role inproviding services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public. 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. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal supporting attorneys Associate's degree in paralegal studies or legal assistance, or an Associate's degree in any field and a certificate of completion from an accredited Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies program We Also Value Experience in a municipal or government setting Four years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal supporting attorneys Bachelor's degree in legal studies or closely related field Job Contributions Track and summarize petitions for rule changes filed with the Arizona Supreme Court Track and summarize legislative proposals and bills being considered by the Arizona Legislature Research legal issues, statutes, rules of procedure, and case law; prepare summaries; and apply legal knowledge to ensure compliance with court rules Draft written communications of a legal nature on behalf of the General Counsel to both internal and external stakeholders Conduct and summarize research regarding litigation where the Clerk's office is a named defendant, including, but not limited to case, cases involving HOA liens, criminal restitution orders, and tax liens Draft responses to inquiries from TransUnion, ADP, and other background check organizations regarding criminal history information Serve as the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator Serve as the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Language Access Coordinator Assist with preparation for Supreme Court Task Force, State Bar Practice and Procedure Committees, Clerks Association and Presiding Judge/Court Administration Meetings Coordinate documents and data in response to public records requests and subpoenas Compile information and assist with drafting responses to various requests for information and case records from internal and external customers Accurately perform several functions simultaneously in a planned and organized manner while meeting criticaldeadlines Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders Assist with administrative functions as needed, such as distribution of Administrative Orders, meeting preparation, preparing agendas, scheduling meetings, and reviewing and editing documents Working Conditions Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities. Ability to frequently ascend and descend 1-3 steps to work area, with or without accommodation Ability to travel to and from various job-related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business Potential opportunity for partial remote work Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must 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. Apply Now!