Overview
Lawyer Jobs in Davis, CA at Victorium Legal, Inc.
Arizona Department of Education
The Arizona Department of Education is a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.
Legal Assistant
Job Location:
Legal Services Division
Phoenix Location
Posting Details:
Salary: $58,000 – $60,000
Grade: 21
Closing Date: 03/13/25
Job Summary:
This position will complete legal research, draft pleadings, and court filings for the Legal Services Division. In addition, the legal assistant will provide ESA and investigatory support.
Rare in-state and out-of-state travel may be required for this position.
The Arizona Department of Education currently utilizes a hybrid work environment, with up to two days of remote work (contingent upon business needs). Candidates should apply with an ability and willingness to work in-office up to five days per week as business needs necessitate.
Job Duties:
Assist in drafting and editing, appellate briefs and witness and exhibit lists
Proactively assist attorneys with all aspects of the legal process from case inception through trial and appeal process; maintain and manage attorney calendar for court deadlines; responsible for overall case file maintenance, including indexing and filing case materials, following up on outstanding matters; assist attorneys with all phases of discovery, including first draft responses to discovery as directed; manage and organize large volumes of documents including hard copy and electronic file; maintain a master set of all documents, keep updated record and correspondence files as well as preparing electronic files and binders of hard copy documents; and assist with the preparation of briefs, memoranda, exhibits, including proofreading, helpful skills would include cite-checking, sherardizing cases, blue booking cases, preparing tables of contents, and tables of authorities
Provide support to investigative teams
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge in:
Legal process from case inception through trial and appeal process
Administrative case management
Litigation and public records support
Assisting with depositions and trials
Skills in:
Strong organizational, research, and writing skills
Drafting and editing
Manage and organize large volumes of documents including hard copy and electronic file
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and legal research tools
Ability to:
Preparation of briefs, memoranda, exhibits, including proofreading
Work closely with the attorneys and support staff to facilitate a seamless flow of information among the litigation team
Follow up on outstanding matters
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and judgment
Effectively plan and schedule appointments
Selective Preference(s):
Preference will be given to those applicants with experience in electronic document review platforms and paralegal experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Retirement:
You will be required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) upon your 27th week of employment, subject to waiting period. On or shortly after, your first day of employment you will be provided with enrollment instructions and effective date.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 542-3186 or emailing [email protected]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
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Title: Lawyer
Company: Victorium Legal, Inc.
Location: Davis, CA
