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Government
Legal Staff
Litigation - General (consumer)
Min 2 yrs required
Paralegal - Grant Funded Duties: Provide legal assistance to support the activities of the department and use independent judgment based on technical knowledge to conduct research, write legal documents, and manage criminal and civil cases and case files under general supervision. Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. Provide legal assistance and case management functions for attorneys in the department, prioritize assignments, and perform duties within scope of authority and training, and in compliance with County policies. Apply independent judgment based on knowledge of policies and procedures, gained through technical training and work experience, complete assigned special projects, and identify and resolve problems. Provide case management functions for prosecution and litigation, prepare, track, and follow-up on sensitive and complex legal documents, and maintain and update legal information and technical records. Evaluate case files and research missing and incomplete information and document and manage collection and analysis of evidence. Create and manage criminal and civil case files, research files and computer databases, update files, computer records, and tracking systems, check local and state databases, and collect and distribute related information. Review case status with attorneys, compose and create memoranda and legal documents, prepare and edit confidential and sensitive legal documents, and maintain confidentiality. Prepare and process criminal reports and civil complaints, file legal papers with courts, and process court papers according to court procedures and attorney instructions. Schedule interviews, trials, hearings, meetings and attorney’s calendar and notify clients and witnesses as needed. Receive and send information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions. Provide information and assistance within the scope of designated authority. Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information. Perform other related duties as required.
Qualification and Experience
REQUIREMENTS: Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies or completion of a Paralegal Educational program approved by the American Bar Association. 2 years of attorney support experience. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of PCAO policies, procedures, organization, and operations. Knowledge of applicable State of Arizona statutes, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements, and specialized court software applications. Knowledge of operations, functions, procedures, rules, and policies of Pinal County Courts and Arizona Superior Court. Knowledge of principles and protocols for the management of official documents and court records Knowledge of legal system and law enforcement agency procedures and terminology. Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management. Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the release of information from court records. Skill in coordinating and performing a variety of skilled paralegal technical support functions. Skill in reading legal documents and extracting relevant information. Skill in drafting, preparing, filing, and distributing various types of legal documents. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands. Ability to create accurate reports, technical documents, and legal correspondence independently or from brief instructions. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and generate reports. Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with people seeking information about PCAO functions and activities. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and local agencies. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Position #202000186
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