Paralegal Supervisor - Criminal Division

Posting Date

09/16/25

Application Deadline

09/23/25

Pay Range

$63,000 - $96,350 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

Do you have an interest in supervising a team who works on some of the most complex criminal cases in Maricopa County? Do you want to foster and support a team environment focused on the management of capital cases from initial discovery through trial proceedings?

As a Paralegal Supervisor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (MCAO), you will have the opportunity to put your skills to work and provide professional legal support to some of the most significant cases in our office. You will use your expertise to supervise and support a team of hardworking paralegals as they competently manage serious, complex cases in a competent way. You will provide daily supervision and training of all paralegals in our department. This will involve an attention to detail and adherence to specific standards for capital casework.  More specifically, you will actively monitor, direct, and delegate caseloads to ensure guidelines for case management in capital litigation are strictly followed. You will also be responsible for managing additional responsibilities in the bureau to include billing and other office-wide administration relevant to Capital Litigation. If you are an enthusiastic and motivated leader, consider applying to join our dynamic organization!

About the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victim services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• 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 exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Five years of experience as a paralegal supporting attorneys

• Associate’s degree in paralegal studies, OR an Associate's degree in any field, AND a certificate of completion from a Paralegal Studies program

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

• Valid AZ driver's license upon hire

NOTE: The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement. 

We Also Value

• Certificate of completion of a Legal Assistant or Paralegal studies program at an accredited school

Job Contributions

• Perform a full range of supervisory functions, including evaluations, delegating, directing, and monitoring workload

• Provide ongoing training and mentoring to paralegals in the procedures specifically outlined for the Capital Litigation Bureau

• Analyze department data and compile appropriate reports and statistics for Administration

• Evaluate business needs and make recommendations for process improvement and information flow 

• Draft of initial pleadings, motions, briefs, memos, discovery, disclosure, and other legal memorand