This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6659668

The purpose of this position is to provide support to two essential units\' who work directly with education, schools, administrators, families of Arizona students, and other governmental constituents, including the Legal unit and Investigations unit.

The primary duties for this position are administrative, including but not limited to the following:

• Assist attorneys with aspects of the legal process, including administrative case management and support for litigation and public records.

• Coordinate and draft documentation, including but not limited to witness/exhibit lists and depositions.

• Manages case file maintenance, including indexing and filing case materials

• Plans, organizes, and prepares investigations of alleged administrative or legal violations of laws, rules, regulations, and policies enforced by the Department

• Reviews information and analyzes documents

• Maintains a strict level of confidentiality Located at the agency\'s South campus and on the same floor and area as executive leadership, this position will be part of a standard office environment and will be 100% on-site, where expected dress-code is business and business-casual.

Skills Required:

This is a full-time in-office position and requires candidate to be in -office Monday through Friday, from 8AM through 5PM, except State holidays.

Skilled in:

• Teamwork - Planning/ organizing, multi-tasking, and time management

• Clear and concise oral and written communication

• Use of computers and other technical devices/ programs/ software

• Conducting legal and investigative research and using effective techniques and tools - Critical and logical analysis, including skills in analyzing and accurately interpreting copious amounts of information Knowledge in: - Arizona administrative practices and procedures and personnel rules and requirements

• Techniques and methods of records searching to include legal and investigative techniques and tools, including the Internet, databases, and other sources of information relevant to agency investigations

• Knowledge of preparing legal and investigative reports, spreadsheets and other documents necessary for successful prosecution

Ability to: -

• Interact professionally with coworkers and the public using appropriate tact and patience

• Display courteous, ethical and professional behavior

• Multi-task, prioritize, and adapt to changing circumstances

Skills Preferred

• Technology:Computer: High-level of PC proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and Windows (Outlook, Excel/Word/PPT, Teams, etc.); multi-monitors

• Experience with electronic document review platforms

• Phone:Conference (multi-line) phone lines Legal

• Assist with the preparation of briefs, memoranda, exhibits, including proofreading

Experience Required:

Experience with paralegal or similar role - Experience with inves tigations/ law enforcement or similar role - Possess competent computer skills

Experience Preferred: -Former paralegal - At least three (3) years in investigations - Law enforcement background

Education Required: -Associate\'s degree or higher

Education Preferred -J.D. degree or similar

Additional Information

This is an on-site position (100% in-office), candidate is expected to report on time to the Phoenix office, Monday-Friday, 8AM through 5PM, except State holidays. Six-month assignment from start date, with possibility to change at any time, including extension.