Litigation Specialist - County Attorney; Countywide

Overview

The County Attorney’s office is seeking a Litigation Specialist to perform work of considerable difficulty working in tandem with attorneys through all phases of the litigation process.

• Reviews and analyzes all documents submitted electronically or in paper format by law enforcement or other sources, and initiates cases in the electronic case management system in a timely and completely accurate manner to ensure timely and proper workflow.
• Thoroughly reviews and analyzes all court documents received and scans and uploads those documents into the appropriate section of the applicable case(s) within the case management system. Analyzes documents to determine the necessary course of action and schedules the appropriate activities to ensure completion within court or office mandated time frames.
• Prepares a variety of legal documents including, but not limited to, Motions, Responses, and Disclosure Statements and file them with the court, appropriate counsel, and defendants as appropriate.
• Reviews, analyzes, and redacts documents, audio, and videos, ensuring that protected/confidential information is not released, and court rules are complied with.
• Accurately maintains the calendars of several attorneys, ensuring that all court appearances and deadlines are entered and met. Contacts parties involved in cases (defense attorney, witness, victim, law enforcement) and coordinates interviews/meetings.
• Assists attorneys with court/trial preparation, including researching and obtaining necessary documents/evidence from a variety of sources and compiling them in an organized manner to facilitate efficient retrieval. Accompanies attorneys to court hearings and provides assistance as needed.
• Maintains and provides accurate cases data for required statistical reporting.
• E-files legal documents via AZE-File as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
A minimum of two (2) years of general office, legal secretary and/or administrative support experience; or two (2) years education in secretary/administration support studies including paralegal or criminal justice.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.