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Team Gilberthas an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Paralegal . With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment. The Paralegal reports to the Prosecutor Administrative Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include: Monitors and reviews Defendant’s compliance with the State’s Diversion Program, including drafting of procedural motions for attorney review and filing. Assists attorneys with trial preparation including evidence review; witness interviews; digital evidence redactions, disclosure and video clips; preparation of trial notebooks; issuance of witness subpoenas and subpoena duces tecums. Research and assistance with drafting responses to substantive motions, appeals and special actions; may include other pleadings at the request and direction of the attorney. Schedule and facilitate defense interviews with civilian witnesses and officers as needed including assisting with Motions for Deposition filed by defense counsel. Prepares and monitors cases referred to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for charging. Performs and monitors case activities for compliance with legal time constraints including responding to discovery requests in an appropriate and timely manner and updating disclosures as additional evidence or documents are identified. Interface with Department of Public Safety, Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS); perform agency security functions and provide operator training and certification. For a full list of duties, please review the job description. Tentative Recruitment Timeline: Posting Closes: October 18, 2026 One-way interview invites sent by: October 21, 2026 Tentative In-Person Interviews: November 3, 2026 Tentative Start Date: November 23, 2026 This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business need. This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation. At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or a related field, and 1 year of continued experience in a criminal law office or related environment, or Associate’s Degree/Certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal program; and 3 years of continued experience in a criminal law office or related environment as a paralegal or legal assistant using specialized legal software; or any equivalent combination. A Paralegal Certificate is preferred. Maintain ACJIS certification from the Arizona Department of Public Safety Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Gilbert 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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