LITIGATION AND LEGAL SUPPORT MANAGER

Overview Are you an expert Paralegal? Do you have a degree or are you a certified Paralegal? Join our team of legal professionals. Apply today! The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced paralegal to fill the Litigation and Legal Support Manager position. The Litigation and Legal Support Manager serves as the operational and administrative manager for the Legal Support Unit within the Office of General Counsel. This position provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of legal support operations and litigation activities; expertly performs paralegal responsibilities including discovery production and subpoena response; and functions as the primary administrative liaison between legal support staff, attorneys, and executive leadership. Benefits We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees: Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year Paid Parental Leave — up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program) Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options Exceptional retirement program Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program Retirement Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above. Knowledge Administrative and civil litigation processes Data entry application systems State and Federal laws, rules and regulations governing the Agency's operations Management and supervisory practices Organization and operations of the Office of the Attorney General Skills Leadership Communicating effectively orally and in writing Investigation Research, analysis, evaluation Organization and project management Conflict resolution Abilities Rapidly process and interpret complex information Sustain concentration to manage competing demands in a high-paced and stressful business environment Anticipate based on pattern recognition Employ advanced oral communication skills to convey complex information in a high-demand and stressful work environment Function well in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines Selective Preferences Paralegal Degree and/or Certificate Experience performing administrative work in a criminal justice or law office environment Five years of experience in a paralegal role #J-18808-Ljbffr