Legal Specialist IV

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona.

📋 Description

• Deliver legal, administrative, and clerical assistance to the Legal Services Office.

• Offer paralegal support to AOC and Arizona Judicial Department personnel.

• Execute assigned tasks for the Legal Services Office independently, adhering to established policies and procedures.

• Draft and produce preliminary responses to inquiries and contract requests.

• Create summaries of court opinions, regulations, litigation reports, manuals, internal reports, and final Legal Services products sanctioned by an attorney.

• Monitor, filter, and manage requests for legal services.

• Prioritize and manage a complex and demanding workload effectively.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with all users of the Legal Services.

• Organize and maintain both paper and electronic filing systems.

• Work is subject to review by the Chief Counsel or Assistant Counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program is required.

• Training in the utilization of legal research software applications is essential.

• Relevant experience may be accepted in place of the degree requirement.

• A minimum of two years’ experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is necessary.

• Proficient experience with office software applications is required.

• Capable of conducting legal research and writing for the preparation of memoranda, contracts, and manuals.

• Familiarity with court structure, the judicial process, legal procedures, the legislative process, and office operations is needed.

• Ability to effectively organize a complex and demanding Legal Services workload, prioritize tasks, and complete assignments accurately and on time.

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• May be required to undergo computer testing, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, and typing assessments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

• Designated employer qualified for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave.

• Ten paid holidays annually.

• Health and dental insurance coverage.

• Retirement plan options available.

• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance included.

• Optional short-term disability insurance available.

• Optional deferred compensation plans offered.

• Optional supplemental life insurance available.

• Flexibility to choose between a full-time or part-time remote work schedule.

• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).