About the Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, to include Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax. With this opening, the Civil Services Division is looking to add one Paralegal to its Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group. Although the Paralegal will be specifically assigned to the Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax Practice Group, the Paralegal could be called upon to assist on tasks or projects in any one or more of these Groups.

About the Office of the County Attorney (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

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 12.29% 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

• An associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistance, or Legal Studies

• Two years of experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or related work handling public records requests or supporting multiple attorneys in a civil practice setting OR

• Associates in an unrelated field + Certificate in Paralegal Studies - 2 years of experience needed

• Bachelor's or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistance, or Legal Studies - no experience needed

• Bachelor's or higher in an unrelated field + an Associate or Certification in Paralegal Studies - no experience needed

NOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.

Job Contributions

• Identify and locate records responsive to public records requests and subpoenas duces tecum; using applicable law, determines if any of the records should be redacted prior to or withheld from release

• Use redaction software to prepare records, including audio/visual records, for release to the public or counsel

• Review, organize, index, and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in courts and tribunals

• Organize and maintain documents in electronic document management system

• Utilize computerized research tools

• Assist in updating and maintaining the database/public records management system

• File pleadings, motions, and briefing with courts and tribunals, as needed

• Review and edit appellate motions and briefing for accuracy, as needed

Working Conditions

• Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

• May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork, standing and moving about while performing duties

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for court appearances, meetings, and training, using personal or county-owned vehicles

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet

• Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework up to 16 hours per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework is dependent upon the employee's position and business need