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Paralegal Supervisor - Criminal Division

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
225 West Madison Street (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2025
Posting Date 09/16/25 Application Deadline 09/23/25 Pay Range $63,000 - $96,350 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department County Attorney About the Position Do you have an interest in supervising a team who works on some of the most complex criminal cases in Maricopa County? Do you want to foster and support a team environment focused on the management of capital cases from initial discovery through trial proceedings? As a Paralegal Supervisor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO), you will have the opportunity to put your skills to work and provide professional legal support to some of the most significant cases in our office. You will use your expertise to supervise and support a team of hardworking paralegals as they competently manage serious, complex cases in a competent way. You will provide daily supervision and training of all paralegals in our department. This will involve an attention to detail and adherence to specific standards for capital casework. More specifically, you will actively monitor, direct, and delegate caseloads to ensure guidelines for case management in capital litigation are strictly followed. You will also be responsible for managing additional responsibilities in the bureau to include billing and other office-wide administration relevant to Capital Litigation. If you are an enthusiastic and motivated leader, consider applying to join our dynamic organization! About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO) We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Five years of experience as a paralegal supporting attorneys Associate's degree in paralegal studies, OR an Associate's degree in any field, AND a certificate of completion from a Paralegal Studies program A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Valid AZ driver's license upon hire NOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement. We Also Value Certificate of completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program at an accredited school Job Contributions Perform a full range of supervisory functions, including evaluations, delegating, directing, and monitoring workload Provide ongoing training and mentoring to paralegals in the procedures specifically outlined for the Capital Litigation Bureau Analyze department data and compile appropriate reports and statistics for Administration Evaluate business needs and make recommendations for process improvement and information flow Draft of initial pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery, disclosure, and other legal memoranda Conduct case preparation and document management for individual cases. Assist attorneys with trial preparation Conduct interviews and fact-finding investigations and compile statistics and reports. Collect, review, and analyze documents and records obtained through the discovery process Responsible for carrying a caseload and performing daily paralegal functions Attend continuing legal education seminars and in-house training Working Conditions Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. May require long periods of sitting while completing paperwork. Ability to travel to and from various county locations utilizing personal or county owned vehicle may be required. Ability to move up to 20 pounds Teleworking/AWA available after six months of employment Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!