Job Description

Job Description: Paralegal Investigator

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Agency: Arizona Attorney General's Office (AZAG)

Position Type: Staff Augmentation

Hours: 40 hours/week (Day Shift, On Site)

Projected Start Date: February 16, 2026

Projected End Date: June 30, 2026

Billing Type: Hourly

Interview Type: In Person Only

Local Candidates Only

The Arizona Attorney General's Office is seeking two detail oriented and experienced Paralegal Investigators to support civil litigation attorneys. This position is on site in Phoenix and requires strong legal research abilities, excellent organizational skills, and experience preparing legal documents and managing complex case files.

• Conduct legal research; assist attorneys in preparing cases for trial.
• Prepare memoranda, disclosure statements, pleadings, motions, appellate briefs, and related legal documents.
• Gather, organize, and manage files, exhibits, and supporting documents.
• Assist with discovery responses; create and maintain indexes or document databases.
• Calendar and docket hearings, depositions, court appearances, meetings, and critical deadlines in Legal Files and Outlook.
• Review outgoing documents for grammar, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with section formatting standards.
• Review and distribute incoming correspondence according to office procedures.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation including trial notebooks, witness/exhibit lists, and jury instructions.
• Conduct legal research and citation verification.
• Mentor and support legal support staff; help train new team members.
• Maintain case file rooms and general office organization.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures.
• Legal research methods, statutes, codes, and case law resources.
• Administrative, state, and federal court filing procedures.
• Legal writing formats for briefs, reports, and motions.
• Functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts.
• Discovery procedures and related time constraints.
• Effective file management and trial preparation techniques.

Skills in:

• Gathering and organizing information for discovery/disclosure.
• Writing and verbal communication.
• Handling confidential matters.
• Managing litigation files.
• Interpreting statutes, court decisions, and legal documents.
• Proofreading for accuracy and detail.
• Interpersonal communication and teamwork.

Ability to:

• Manage a high volume of work and competing deadlines.
• Prioritize workload for timely filings and organized case management.
• Respond professionally with tact and diplomacy.
• Review case files and understand legal theories.
• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and proceedings.
• Analyze issues, articulate legal arguments, and assess evidence.
• Use computers, email, internet research, electronic filing systems, and case/document management software.
• Work effectively with others.
• Travel within Arizona as required (including overnight).

• 3+ years of paralegal experience (Required)
• Civil litigation experience (Required)

• Paralegal Certificate

• Local candidates only: Candidates must list current location on resume.
• Must be available for in person interviews within 1 week of posting close.
• Must be able to start within 2 weeks of receiving an offer.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening via HireRight.
• Position is dependent upon interviews, onboarding completion, and issuance of a Purchase Order from the state agency.

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