Maricopa County · 16 hours ago
Paralegal Supervisor
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$63K/yr - $96K/yr
5+ years expMaricopa County is seeking a motivated and organized Paralegal Supervisor to enhance their Correctional Health Services. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of Forensic Services, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with legal mandates while supporting complex legal assignments.
AssociationGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for all legal matters for CHS; Ensures departmental compliance with legal mandates and court-ordered deadlines; Accept service of process/legal documents, such as Notices of Claim, complaints, and subpoenas, for the department and CHS employees; Coordinate and schedule employee/attorney interviews and depositions
Supervise the daily operations of CHS Forensic Services to provide court-ordered competency services to the Superior Court judiciary; Delegates/assigns tasks to subordinate legal staff (Forensic Contract Supervisor and Forensic Services Specialists); Monitor workloads and evaluate performance
Use computerized research tools to conduct legal research on statutes, cases, and other sources for legal precedents and regulation compliance, including professional Boards, State records retention requirements, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Coordinate and fulfill time-sensitive litigation discovery requests in civil and criminal matters; Conduct policy review analysis; Draft and distribute various legal documentation, such as: Patient Death Notifications and Compassionate Release Letters; Coordinate Litigation Hold Requests
Assists MCAO civil attorneys to comply with court orders that require specific action by CHS, by requesting, gathering, and reviewing health information/supporting evidence via thorough confirmation of medical care and documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders: CHS Leadership, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO), Risk Management, Enterprise Technology and Innovation (ETI), Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), and all five branches of Public Defense Services (PDS): Public Defender, Legal Defender, Legal Advocate, Public Advocate, and Contract Counsel
Attend weekly interdisciplinary case management meetings for continuity of care and reports on criminal case information, such as criminal charges and upcoming court dates
Comprehensively tracks all legal functions, compiles statistical data for the legal division, and reports data analysis to CHS Leadership
Evaluate legal division needs; make recommendations for process improvements and information flow; and update internal procedures when approved modifications occur
Use critical thinking skills to resolve/troubleshoot complex and sensitive work issues
Deliver mentoring, training, and support on legal topics to direct reports, staff, and leadership
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Associate degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or Legal Assistance OR
Associate degree or higher in any field, and a certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant program or Paralegal Studies program
Five years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
One year of lead or supervisory experience in a legal environment
An equivalent combination of education and related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
Preferred
Experience handling complex discovery requests for civil litigation or as a courtroom clerk
Experience with correctional healthcare administrative duties
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Company
Maricopa County
Maricopa County is a regulatory agency whose goal is to ensure federal clean air standards are achieved and maintained.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Seema Patel
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