AHCCCS

Address: Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
801 E. Jefferson Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034

Salary:  $60,000 - $65,000

Grade: 20

Open Until Filled

This position is eligible for hybrid remote work (including virtual office arrangement).

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

This is a hybrid position with the expectation of being in the office three days per week. The position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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:
• Complete special projects as assigned, and assist attorneys with a wide ranging array of administrative support functions.
• Prepare and draft legal memoranda, briefs, pleadings, Directors Decisions, opinions, legal correspondence and reports and other documents as requested by attorneys
• Compile, annotate, and index provisions of statutes, cases and administrative decisions
• Conduct legal research and legal research projects, research and investigate complex cases.
• Assist attorneys in preparing cases for various kinds of legal actions and secure evidence and documentation; assist attorneys in managing dockets, including tracking deadlines and project milestones; provide courtroom support to trial attorneys during hearings, trials, etc.
• Process and respond to subpoenas and public records requests.
• Assist with trust reviews.
• Assist with implementation of any new and upcoming federal and state statutes, regulations and rules.
• Assist with Agency-wide HIPAA auditing and compliance.

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

Skill in:
• Extracting and utilizing information in statutes, court decisions, legal documents and records.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including skill in writing legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with the public and external entities.
• Computer skills including the use of MS Office software, ProLaw database, PMMIS mainframe system; and office hardware such as faxes, printers, copiers and phone systems.
• Customer service and discretionary skills in dealing with difficult, confused and frustrated clientele.
• Exceptional organizational skills; office administration, including but not limited to prioritizing and multi-tasking.

Ability to:
• Extract and use information from statutes, court decisions, legal documents and related records.
• Interview and elicit information in legal investigations; write legal documents/reports.
• Establish and maintain work relationships with representatives of the courts and federal, state and local government agencies.
• Apply work management principles and techniques: plan, prioritize and manage time, multi-task, communicate effectively.
• Work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with division and agency staff.

Current Arizona Driver's License.

Minimum:
• One to three years experience working in a legal environment.

Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a closely related field, and a paralegal certificate.
• Acceptable paralegal certifications include an ALP, PLS, CLP or PP from a NALS or CP or AP from NALA.

• Successfully pass fingerprint background check, prior employment verifications and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Travel may be required for State business. Employees who drive on state business must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements [https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf].

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child. Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military.
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page [https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers].

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).

Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing careers@azahcccs.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.