Paralegal Supervisor - County Attorney - Criminal Division - Charging Unit

Job Description Summary

Department - County Attorney

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5551 - Paralegal Supervisor

Salary Grade: 11

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $27.19 - $32.63 Per Hour

Pay Range: $27.19 - $38.06 Per Hour

Range Explanation

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.
  
  

The Pima County Attorney’s Office is hiring one Paralegal Supervisor to provide leadership and operational oversight within the Criminal Division’s Charging Unit, which includes the Grand Jury, Initial Appearances, Priors, and Archives. In addition to performing advanced paraprofessional legal work in support of attorneys during case preparation, this position supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates paralegals and support staff; oversees staffing, scheduling, and payroll; and ensures the efficient operation of the division. The Paralegal Supervisor also provides coverage for the Paralegal Trainer and other staff members as needed. Responsibilities range from guiding staff on routine assignments to exercising independent judgment in coordinating, processing, and monitoring complex and specialized legal casework while promoting consistency, accountability, and high-quality service throughout the division.

Essential Functions

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Performs paralegal duties and responsibilities, as found in the Paralegal and Paralegal Trainer classification descriptions;
• Leads trial teams;
• Supervises legal support staff, Paralegals and Paralegal Trainers;
• Plans, assigns and reviews caseloads and workloads;
• Provides unit/division orientation for new legal support staff employees, and acts as a resource/mentor role;
• Provides training to paralegals, legal support staff and new hire attorneys on staff roles, department protocol, and internal processes;
• Creates, manages and oversees employees work schedules and payroll duties in the timekeeping system;
• Manages and oversees both the Attorneys and Unit calendars, in anticipation of trial/case needs;
• Participates in personnel selection, staff evaluations, and other personnel issues and disciplinary actions as needed;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree from an accredited college in a field such as paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications, or a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university or a closely related field as defined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND three years of experience as a paralegal in a public/local government law office.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Or

Two years with Pima County in a Paralegal Trainer position.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

• Experience with supervision, training, and delegation principles.
• Experience with verbal and written communication with varied audiences.
• Experience operating computers and working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and electronic databases.
• Knowledge of the operation and procedures of the Court and the justice system.
• Experience with planning, organizing, and coordinating support functions in an office setting.
• Experience researching information, evaluating situations, and determining effective solutions to issues.
• Experience in maintaining confidentiality of court-related information.
• Experience working independently.
  
  

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.  

Supplemental Information

Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems.

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment. Frequently observes details at close range. Frequently speaks to clients, witnesses, and other case involved parties, such as law enforcement agencies, in-person and/or on the phone. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Frequently moves about inside an office. Occasionally drives to conduct field work. Occasionally must lift and carry items. Regularly works in a professional office setting.

Working Conditions: Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position. The Paralegal Supervisor regularly receives and responds to telephone calls and emails. The Paralegal Supervisor occasionally drives to visit clients at residence or at jail or juvenile detention center, and to witnesses and other case involved parties at residences or business locations.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.