What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal - County Attorney (Prescott) position at Yavapai County?
Role
The County Attorney's office has a rewarding opportunity for a Paralegal assisting our attorneys in case preparation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a legal environment with attorney delegated legal assistant duties.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a legal environment charged with attorney-delegated legal assistant duties.
Additional Requirements
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Employee Benefits
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
The County Attorney's office has a rewarding opportunity for a Paralegal assisting our attorneys in case preparation. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a legal environment with attorney delegated legal assistant duties.
Major Duties, Responsibilities
- Reviews relevant facts of case, researches case law, and confers with attorneys.
- Formats and types letters, memoranda, and various legal documents.
- Files appropriate documents with the court and obtains hearing dates.
- Confers with clients, coordinates interviews, monitors cases, and prepares trial notebooks.
- Confers with other attorneys, experts, and lay witnesses.
- Prepares and assists attorneys at court hearings and trials.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a legal environment charged with attorney-delegated legal assistant duties.
Additional Requirements
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Employee Benefits
Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:
- 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
- Annual Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
- Retirement Plans
- Sick Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- 457 Deferred Compensation Program
- Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
- Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
- Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.
Closing Date/Time: 2/26/2025 5:00 PM Arizona
Salary : $25 - $31
