Paralegal Sr. - $65,626-$82,033

Gila County Government | Globe, AZ

Posted Date 4/19/2025

Description

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Paralegal Sr. - County Attorney - $65,626-$82,033

Globe or Payson, AZ - Full Time

The purpose of the Paralegal Senior positon is to assist attorneys in the Gila County Attorney's Office in the filing, processing and prosecution of criminal cases.
The Paralegal Senior opens and processes criminal prosecution files to insure all evidence is obtained, all discovery is disclosed, and prepares and files motions/pleadings in compliance with the Arizona Rules of Evidence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Regularly assigns work to other employees and supervises related activities.
Makes final decisions on hiring employees; scheduling work hours of employees; evaluating employee performance; handling employee grievances; training; granting time off; promotions; salary increases; disciplinary actions; coaching; discharging; managing assistants and managing supervisors.
The Paralegal Senior trains other employees, directs, coordinates and monitors the work produced by support staff.
Performs advanced level research work of considerable difficulty in obtaining information for criminal law enforcement proceedings.
The Paralegal Senior makes recommendations and implements procedures consistent with policies, general directives and broad regulations.
The Paralegal Senior performs clerical duties as required or assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Associates in Paralegal Studies or a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of post high school course work in paralegal studies.

Minimum Years of Directly Related Experience Required

Five (5) years legal office experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Professional Credentials Required

Certification of Legal Document Preparers (Supreme Court of Arizona adopted § 7-208 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License if position duties require.

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