Legal Support
Requisition: 10-059CFPCLA07009
Title: Legal Assistant III
Position No: ADEI956AHN
Grade: 19
Class Code: 07009
Salary: $37,891 - $56,964
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION - This position performs major paralegal work for the Child and Family Protection Division/Civil Criminal Litigation and Advice Section, including gathering documents; interviewing witnesses; organizing litigation files; drafting correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery responses and disclosure statements; conducting legal research; and assisting the attorney in trial preparation and at trial.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of American law. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research and the use of statutes, codes, and other legal resources. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and principles for writing briefs, opinions, reports, and other legal documents in established formats. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, State, and Federal courts and related criminal justice agencies. Skill in extracting and utilizing information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and related records. Skill in interviewing and eliciting information in a legal investigation. Skill in writing complex legal documents/reports. Skill in interpersonal relations, as applied to interaction with representatives of courts and Federal, State, and local government agencies. Skill in work management.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA's would be: Eight years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR two years full-time employment with the State of Arizona as a Legal Assistant II; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS paralegal certification through an institutionally accredited program PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS three years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in paralegal studies PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer can not be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement #10-059.
Requisition: 10-052CRMFRS01650
Title: Legal Assistant 3
Position No: AAG2011AHN
Grade: 19
Salary Range: $33,435 - $56,964
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION - This position supports attorneys of the Criminal Division, Financial Remedies Section. Performs major paralegal work by gathering documents; organizing litigation files; drafting correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery responses and disclosure statements; conducting legal research in various areas of law, including complex civil racketeering and asset forfeiture cases, and assisting attorneys preparing for and conducting trials and/or administrative hearings and appeals to the state courts of appeal. Performs paralegal collections law work, including satisfaction of personal judgments obtained through the Section’s prosecution efforts. The position will also assist and support the Seized Property Manager in the inventory and management of seized and forfeited property.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES - Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of American law. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts. Knowledge of file management techniques. Knowledge of methods and procedures for legal research. Knowledge of collection law and procedure. Knowledge of property law. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently without constant direct supervision.
Skill in gathering and organizing voluminous records. Skill in interpersonal relations, as applied to interaction with representatives of courts and federal, state and local government agencies. Skill in writing legal documents. Skill in assisting attorneys in trial preparation and at trial. Skill in Microsoft Office software, including MS Word and Excel. MS Access familiarity a plus. Training in, application and use of trial demonstrative hardware and software, including PowerPoint and/or Trial Director a plus.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA's would be: Eight years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR two years full-time employment with the State of Arizona as a Legal Assistant II; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS paralegal certification through an institutionally accredited program PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS three years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in paralegal studies PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer can not be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-052.
Requisition: 10-055FINBCE09075
Title: Legal Secretary 2
Position No: AAG1784AHN
Grade: 16
Salary Range: $27,110 - $46,376
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION - Position provides legal secretarial support to the Finance Division, Bankruptcy and Collection Enforcement Section. Duties include: assisting in the preparation of a variety of legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions; and independently preparing correspondence, legal notices and forms. The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment performing varied tasks for diverse attorneys and must be a motivated team player who appreciates a challenging and rewarding workload and enjoys interacting with others as a key part of the unit.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of technical legal terms and various legal forms/documents. Knowledge of legal notices/forms sufficient to complete them from marginal notes, standard paragraphs, verbal/written instructions, and/or similar forms. Skill in handling detailed work with accuracy and speed. Skill in performing broad administrative support functions. Skill in monitoring legal requirements and deadlines. Skill in assisting with a wide variety of complex legal correspondence, briefs, legislative measures, etc. Skill in responding to a variety of inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions, and in providing advice regarding proper procedures. Skill in responding to the public and other AGO personnel with tact, diplomacy and appropriate timely information. Manual dexterity and skill in the operation of keyboard equipment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION – Typical ways to obtain KSA’s would be: two years of experience as a legal secretary; OR completion of post high school legal secretary/paralegal training program may substitute for one year of the legal secretary experience.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference announcement #10-055.Requisition: 10-053CIVLES09075
Title: Legal Secretary 2
Position No: AAG0191AHN
Grade: 16
Salary Range: $27,110 - $40,298
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES - Provide legal secretarial support to multiple litigating attorneys of the Civil Division, Licensing & Enforcement Section by preparing a variety of legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions; and independently preparing correspondence, legal notices and forms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of technical legal terms and various legal forms/documents. Knowledge of the sequence of legal actions sufficient to answer a variety of detailed inquiries. Knowledge of legal notices/forms sufficient to complete them from marginal notes, standard paragraphs, verbal/written instructions, and/or similar forms. Knowledge of difficult transcription, either via shorthand or machine dictation. Knowledge of the policies/procedures of the immediate work unit, with strong awareness of other units. Skill in handling detailed work with accuracy and speed. Skill in taking and transcribing shorthand or machine dictation. Skill in performing broad administrative support functions. Skill in monitoring legal requirements and deadlines. Skill in composing a wide variety of complex legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legislative measures, legal opinions, etc. Skill in responding to a variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions, and in providing advice regarding proper procedures. Skill in responding to the public with tact, diplomacy and appropriate timely information. Manual dexterity and skill in the operation of keyboard equipment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA’s would be: two years of experience as a legal secretary; OR completion of post high school legal secretary/paralegal training program may substitute for one year of the legal secretary experience.
Position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov, search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword "AAG" in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-053.
Requisition: 10-054CFPPSS31218
Title: Legal Secretary 2
Position No: ADE7174AAN
Grade: 16
Salary Range: $27,110
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION - Protective Services Section represents the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) of the Department of Economic Security. Responsibilities include providing legal secretarial support to attorneys representing DCYF in dependency, severance, guardianship, and adoption matters statewide by preparing a variety of legal correspondence, briefs, forms, pleadings, motions and memoranda; preparing dependency petitions within statutorily mandated time frames; docketing, calendaring, filing, arranging meetings and assisting attorneys and legal assistants with case management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of technical legal terms and various legal forms/documents. Knowledge of the sequence of legal actions sufficient to answer a variety of detailed inquiries. Knowledge of legal notices/forms sufficient to complete them from marginal notes, standard paragraphs, verbal/written instructions, and/or similar forms. Knowledge of the policies/procedures of the immediate work unit, with strong awareness of other units. Skill in handling detailed work with accuracy and speed. Skill in performing broad administrative support functions. Skill in monitoring legal requirements and deadlines. Skill in composing a wide variety of complex legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legislative measures, legal opinions, etc. Skill in responding to a variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions, and in providing advice regarding proper procedures. Skill in responding to the public with tact, diplomacy and appropriate timely information. Manual dexterity and skill in the operation of keyboard equipment.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION – Typical ways to obtain KSA’s would be: two years of experience as a legal secretary; OR completion of post high school legal secretary/paralegal training program may substitute for one year of the legal secretary experience.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-054.
Requisition: 10-048CFPPSS07009
Title: Legal Assistant III
Position No: ADEN001AHN
Grade: 19
Salary: $37,891 - $56,964
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION - Protective Services Section represents the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) of the Department of Economic Security. Responsibilities include providing legal support to attorneys representing DCYF in dependency, severance, guardianship, and adoption matters statewide. This position performs major paralegal work including gathering documents; interviewing witnesses; organizing litigation files; drafting correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery responses and disclosure statements; conducting legal research; and assisting the attorney in trial preparation and at trial.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of American law. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of legal research and the use of statutes, codes, and other legal resources. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and principles for writing briefs, opinions, reports, and other legal documents in established formats. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, State, and Federal courts and related criminal justice agencies. Skill in extracting and utilizing information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and related records. Skill in interviewing and eliciting information in a legal investigation. Skill in writing complex legal documents/reports. Skill in interpersonal relations, as applied to interaction with representatives of courts and Federal, State, and local government agencies. Skill in work management.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA's would be: Eight years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR two years full-time employment with the State of Arizona as a Legal Assistant II; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS paralegal certification through an institutionally accredited program PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS three years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in paralegal studies PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer can not be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-048.
Requisition: 10-049CRMFRS09075
Title: AG Legal Secretary II
Position No: AAG1525AJN
Grade: 16
Salary Range: $30,015 - $46,377
Location: Phoenix
DESCRIPTION - Provides legal secretarial support to one or more civil litigation attorneys of the Criminal Division, Financial Remedies Section, by preparing a variety of legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, pleadings, motions; and independently preparing correspondence, legal notices and forms.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of technical legal terms and various legal forms/documents. Knowledge of the sequence of legal actions sufficient to answer a variety of detailed inquiries. Knowledge of legal notices/forms sufficient to complete them from marginal notes, standard paragraphs, verbal/written instructions, and/or similar forms. Skill in handling detailed work with accuracy and speed. Skill in performing administrative support functions. Skill in monitoring legal requirements and deadlines. Skill in composing a wide variety of complex legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legislative measures, etc. Skill in responding to a variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions, and in providing advice regarding proper procedures. Manual dexterity and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA's would be: two years of experience as a legal secretary (experience in civil litigation is preferred); OR completion of post high school legal secretary/paralegal training program may substitute for one year of the legal secretary experience.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer can not be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov, search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword "AAG" in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-049.
Requisition: 10-047CFPCLA06881
Title: Legal Assistant Project Specialist
Position No: ADEH589AHN
Grade: 20
Salary Range: $41,210 - $62,693
Location: Phoenix
Description – Are you a problem solver who is passionate about leading people? Are you a quick study who requires little direction to implement policy changes and drive results? Are you a creative thinker skilled in a variety of computer and presentation programs? If so, then Child and Family Protection, Civil Criminal Litigation and Advice has a position for you. We are seeking an innovative Office Administrator to assist the Section Chief Counsel in a wide range of administrative functions, including support staff supervision, purchasing, personnel actions, report preparation, promulgation and implementation of internal policies and procedures, and facilities and equipment management. The Office Administrator will report directly to the Section Chief and must be able to exercise sound judgment, make a variety of delegated decisions without close supervision, and perform substantial duties as assigned, including but not limited to, extensive litigation support.
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two to five years of responsible (and preferably progressive) administrative experience. Substantial experience in areas related to personnel, data processing, reporting, policy development and implementation, or related administrative or executive support services, is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of principles and practices pertaining to fiscal management, budgetary controls, administration, office management and supervision. Ability to identify and resolve issues. Ability to supervise. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Proficiency in a variety of computer programs.
Experience and Education - Previous experience as a legal administrator/office manager for a government office or law practice. Legal secretary or legal assistant background preferable.
Position is not covered by the Arizona State Service Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-047.
Requisition: 10-029CFPPSS04892
Title: Legal Secretary I
Position No.: ADEK567AHN
Grade: 15
Salary: $28,406
Location: Mesa
DESCRIPTION - Provides legal secretarial support to one or more litigating attorneys of the Child & Family Protection Division, Protective Services Section by preparing a variety of legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories; preparing correspondence, notices and forms; and other duties as assigned. Position is located at 430 N. Dobson, Mesa.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITES - Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures of American law. Knowledge of the methods, techniques, and principles for drafting legal documents in established formats. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, State, and Federal courts and related criminal justice agencies. Skill in extracting and utilizing information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents, and related records. Skill in interpersonal relations, as applied to interaction with representatives of courts and Federal, State, and local government agencies. Skill in work management.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA’s would be: Completion of post high school legal secretary/paralegal training program; OR one year of experience as a legal secretary or paralegal may substitute for the training program.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-029.
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Requisition: 10-037CRMBCS01650
Title: AG Sr. Legal Assistant
Position No: AAG1657AHN
Grade: 19
Salary Range: $37,891 - $56,964
Location: Tucson
DESCRIPTION - This position supports attorneys of the Criminal Division, Border Crimes Enforcement Section. Performs major paralegal work by gathering documents; organizing litigation files; drafting correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery responses and disclosure statements; conducting legal research in various areas of law, including complex criminal cases, and assisting attorneys preparing for and conducting trials and/or administrative hearings.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES - Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of American law. Knowledge of the functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts. Knowledge of file management techniques. Knowledge of methods and procedures for legal research. Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently without constant direct supervision.
Skill in gathering and organizing voluminous records. Skill in interpersonal relations, as applied to interaction with representatives of courts and federal, state and local government agencies. Skill in writing legal documents. Skill in assisting attorneys in trial preparation and at trial.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Typical ways to obtain KSA's would be: Eight years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR two years full-time employment with the State of Arizona as a Legal Assistant II; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS paralegal certification through an institutionally accredited program PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in any area PLUS three years full-time employment as a paralegal; OR a Baccalaureate degree in paralegal studies PLUS two years full-time employment as a paralegal.
This position is not covered by the State Merit System.
The State of Arizona offers a generous benefits package that includes vacation leave, sick leave, a top-ranked pension plan, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General’s Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer can not be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check.
To apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field. Reference requisition #10-037.
