Legal Specialist IV

Arizona Supreme Court

. Provide legal, administrative, and clerical support to the Legal Services Office .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,115 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal research and writing, with a strong understanding of court structure and legal procedures. Proficient in managing complex workloads and maintaining organized legal documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal ResearchParalegal AssistanceOffice Software ApplicationsCourt Structure UnderstandingLegal Writing

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchLegal WritingDocument PreparationContract DraftingCourt Opinion SummarizationOffice Software ProficiencyTypingProofreadingMemorandum PreparationLitigation Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationPrioritizationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Legal Research SoftwareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAccredited Paralegal Program Completion

Industry Keywords

Legal ServicesJudicial ProcessLegal ProceduresLegislative ProcessAdministrative Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal, administrative, and clerical support to the Legal Services Office
Provide paralegal assistance to AOC and Arizona Judicial Department staff
Independently perform assigned Legal Services Office work within established policies and procedures
Compose and produce draft responses to questions and contract requests
Prepare summaries of court opinions, rules, litigation reports, manuals, internal reports, and final Legal Services work product approved by an attorney
Track, screen, and coordinate requests for legal services
Prioritize a complex and demanding workload
Communicate verbally and in writing with all users of Legal Services
Maintain paper and electronic files
Work is reviewed by the Chief Counsel or Assistant Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and/or completion of an accredited paralegal program
Training in use of legal research software applications
Directly related experience may substitute for the degree requirement
Two years’ experience as a legal assistant or paralegal
Extensive experience using office software applications
Skill in legal research and writing for preparation of memoranda, contracts, and manuals
Understanding of court structure, judicial process, legal procedures, legislative process, and office functions
Ability to organize a complex, demanding Legal Services workload, set priorities, and complete assigned tasks accurately and timely
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
May be required to complete computer testing, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, and typing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer
Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) participation