Job Description

Department - County Attorney

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5655 - Paralegal Trainer

Salary Grade: 9

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $23.94 - $28.73 Per Hour

Pay Range: $23.94 - $33.52 Per Hour

This position designs, develops, and delivers comprehensive training programs for paralegals within the Pima County Attorney’s Office. This role involves assessing training needs, creating curriculum, conducting training sessions, and evaluating program effectiveness. Paralegal Trainers ensure that paralegals acquire advanced skills in legal research, document drafting, and case management through structured learning and mentorship. This position may perform paraprofessional legal work assisting attorneys in case preparation and may provide coverage for other staff members when needed.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Assesses training needs and identifies skill gaps among paralegals;

• Develops and updates training curriculum based on legal trends and county goals;

• Designs engaging and interactive training sessions, workshops, and seminars;

• Coordinates logistics for training delivery, including scheduling and materials preparation;

• Conducts training sessions to educate paralegals on legal research methods and techniques;

• Teaches document drafting skills, emphasizing clarity, accuracy, and compliance;

• Provides instruction on case management practices and software utilization;

• Evaluates training outcomes and assesses participant understanding and skill development;

• Gathers feedback from participants to continuously improve training programs;

• Collaborates with subject matter experts to ensure training content is accurate and relevant;

• Stays informed about changes in laws and regulations affecting paralegal responsibilities;

• Mentors and coaches paralegals on professional development and career advancement;

• Maintains training records and prepares reports for management on training program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in paralegal, legal assistant, law, business, legal secretary, criminal justice, political science, interdisciplinary studies, regional development, communications or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment or a certificate of completion in paralegal or legal assistant studies from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program at an accredited college or university AND one year of work experience performing paraprofessional-level work in a law office or legal setting as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Legal Secretary, or work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration.

OR:

One year of work experience with Pima County as a Paralegal.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources.Additionalassessments/testing may berequiredas part of the selection process

Supplemental Information:  

Licenses and Certificates Valid driver license isrequiredat time of application. Valid AZ driver license isrequiredat time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review todetermineapplicant’s suitability tooperatecounty vehiclesin accordance withPima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain andmaintainthe required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.  

Special Notice Items The Countyrequirespre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. Some positions may require satisfactory completion of a personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. This position will require a post-job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment. Frequently observes details at close range. Frequently speaks to clients, witnesses, and other case involved parties, such as law enforcement agencies, in-person and/or on the phone. Frequently remains in a stationary position. Frequently moves about inside an office. Occasionally drives to conduct field work. Occasionally must lift and carry items. Regularly works in a professional office setting.

Working Conditions Regular daily attendance is an essential function for this position. The Paralegal Trainer regularly receives and responds to telephone calls and emails. The Paralegal Trainer occasionally drives to visit clients at residence or at jail or juvenile detention center, and to witnesses and other case involved parties at residences or business locations.

EEO Information Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practiceson the basis ofrace, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.