Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

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In-House

Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Phoenix, AZ

Legal Staff

Min 6 yrs required

No

Job Title: District Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
In the role of District Paralegal at the company, you will be a strategic partner rather than just a paralegal. Your responsibilities will include preparing legal documents, managing key projects, and handling discovery requests. You will conduct in-depth legal research, analyze statutes and case law, and support internal investigations with precision and professionalism. This role involves working on complex, high-value legal matters that directly support the company's mission within legal and regulatory frameworks. Additional duties include assisting with internal investigations, legal research and writing, and the preparation of pleadings, legal memoranda, and briefs.

Education and Experience Information:
Education:
- Requires an associate’s degree in paralegal studies or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and progressively responsible experience that results in the required specialized knowledge and abilities to perform the assigned work.

Experience:
- Must have a minimum of six years of progressively responsible legal assistant experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Prefer experience in a healthcare environment or in a public agency.

Certification/Licensure:
- Requires a paralegal certificate or the ability to obtain a certificate within two years of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook.
- Strong legal research skills, including the use of Westlaw.
- Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Capable of communicating verbally and in writing with various audiences and positively representing the organization to customers, public, government, and other external sources.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to multitask, work with professionals and the public, and maintain confidentiality standards.
- Ability to capture, organize, and analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution.
- Knowledge of health care and human resources law, employee merit system, EEOC, government law, and administrative procedures.
- Familiarity with Arizona public records laws, entity responsibilities, and maintenance, operations, management, and custodial obligations for records systems.
- Understanding of state and federal health care laws and regulations, such as EMTALA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Law, AHCCCS, HIPAA, Medicare/Medicaid, nursing, medical staff and house staff topics; state and federal employment laws, general governmental practice, legislative practice, state open meeting and public records laws, and conflict of interest laws.

Salary Information:
Hourly Pay Rate: -

Benefits:
The company is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive benefits designed to help employees and their families stay physically and financially fit. The benefits offered include:
- 10 paid observed holidays
- Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
- Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits and a wellness program
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Deferred Compensation-457(b) Roth and Supplemental Retirement – 401(A)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the . Department of Education after qualifying)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Jul 08, 2025
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