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AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

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Paralegal Team Lead

Office of the General Counsel (OGC)

Job Location:

Address: 150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Posting Details:

Salary: $58,000 - $68,000 

Grade: 20

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

The Division of Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Paralegal Team Lead. This position serves as a high level team leader legal assistant offering paralegal services to the General Counsel Unit. 

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Under the direction of an attorney, is responsible for research, drafting, verification of the record, and publication of Director's Decision and Final Decisions.
• Maintain up-to-date records of motions, minute entries, orders, Administrative Law Judge decision, Director’s Decisions, and Final Decisions in the tracking system for administrative hearings.
• Track pending Director’s Decisions and Final Decisions to ensure that they are issued in a timely manner.
• Act as the lead paralegal for the OGC Paralegal unit to train and oversee daily tasks of other paralegals in the unit. Assists with questions and issues as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date calendar of matters involving the agency as a party to an administrative hearing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Concepts, terminology principles and procedures of American law
• Methods and techniques of writing briefs, opinions, reports, and other documents in established formats
• Methods and techniques of legal research
• Use of statutes codes and other legal resources
• Rules, regulations and policies governing the grievance and appeals process
• AHCCCS program, the interrelationship between AHCCCS divisions and agency administrative policies and procedures
• Legal and medical terminology
• Arizona and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the basic legislative process, and Westlaw and/or Lexis

Skills in:
• Office administration, such as prioritizing and multi-tasking
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including skill in writing legal documents
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with public and external entities
• Computer skills including utilizing MS Office software & Office 365 Suite, Google Suite, ServiceNow, PMMIS mainframe system, ProLaw database, office hardware such as fax machines, printers, copiers, and phone system
• Customer service and discretionary skills (in dealing with angry, confused and frustrated clientele)
• Exceptional organizational skills

Ability to:
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