JOB TITLE:
Paralegal

JOB #:
2760

OFFICE:
Presiding Disciplinary Judge

HIRING SALARY:
$53,956.00 - $62,040.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position will provide direct support to the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ). Responsibilities include preparing orders, decisions, and judgments; reviewing filings with the Disciplinary Clerk for calendaring and appropriate action; reviewing consent agreements and drafting orders for the PDJ’s review; assembling and disseminating hearing exhibits; maintaining an exhibit worksheet for purposes of the record on appeal; performing set-up for hearings, attending and recording all hearings and telephone conferences. This position will also provide back-up assistance and coverage to the Disciplinary Clerk; perform legal research; and assist with public/media information requests.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s or paralegal certificate, plus at least 3 years’ experience with a court, law office, or administrative/regulatory agency. Experience performing legal research and drafting legal documents, strong writing skills, oral communication skills, attention to detail, organization skills, and analytical ability. This position also requires the ability to work with limited supervision and to meet deadlines while handling several concurrent projects, and to work effectively and professionally with volunteers, staff, parties to the proceedings, and the public. This position requires technological proficiency, including with Windows-based programs and virtual meeting platforms.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer