Position Description
The purpose of this position is to provide support to a unit that directly works with education, schools, administrators, families of Arizona students, and other governmental constituents, including the Legal 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; - Reviews
information and analyzes documents;
- 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 in downtown Phoenix, this position will be part of a standard office environment and will be 100% on-site and in-office, where expected dress-code is business and business-casual.
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.
Skills
Skilled in:
- Teamwork
- Planning/ organizing
- Mult-tasking
- Time-management
- Clear/ 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 the 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
Experience
- Paralegal or similar role
- Possess competent computer skills
Education
- Associate s degree or higher
Preferred
Skills
Technology
- Computer: high-level of PC proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
and Windows (Outlook, Excel/Word/PPT, Teams/SharePoint, 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
- Former paralegal
Education
- J.D. degree or similar
100% Onsite
Associate's Degree required for this role.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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The purpose of this position is to provide support to a unit that directly works with education, schools, administrators, families of Arizona students, and other governmental constituents, including the Legal 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; - Reviews
information and analyzes documents;
- 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 in downtown Phoenix, this position will be part of a standard office environment and will be 100% on-site and in-office, where expected dress-code is business and business-casual.
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.
Skills
Skilled in:
- Teamwork
- Planning/ organizing
- Mult-tasking
- Time-management
- Clear/ 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 the 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
Experience
- Paralegal or similar role
- Possess competent computer skills
Education
- Associate s degree or higher
Preferred
Skills
Technology
- Computer: high-level of PC proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
and Windows (Outlook, Excel/Word/PPT, Teams/SharePoint, 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
- Former paralegal
Education
- J.D. degree or similar
100% Onsite
Associate's Degree required for this role.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.