Paralegal

Paralegal

Salary

$29.40 - $42.63 Hourly

Location

Gilbert, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

27-0076

Department

LEGAL

Division

LEGAL PROSECUTOR

Opening Date

09/30/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Paralegal. With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering opportunities for professional growth in a rewarding, innovative work environment.

The Paralegal reports to the Prosecutor Administrative Supervisor. The primary functions of this position include:

• Monitors and reviews Defendant's compliance with the State's Diversion Program, including drafting of procedural motions for attorney review and filing.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation including evidence review; witness interviews; digital evidence redactions, disclosure and video clips; preparation of trial notebooks; issuance of witness subpoenas and subpoena duces tecums.
• Research and assistance with drafting responses to substantive motions, appeals and special actions; may include other pleadings at the request and direction of the attorney.
• Schedule and facilitate defense interviews with civilian witnesses and officers as needed including assisting with Motions for Deposition filed by defense counsel.
• Prepares and monitors cases referred to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for charging.
• Performs and monitors case activities for compliance with legal time constraints including responding to discovery requests in an appropriate and timely manner and updating disclosures as additional evidence or documents are identified.
• Interface with Department of Public Safety, Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS); perform agency security functions and provide operator training and certification.
• For a full list of duties, please review the job description.

Tentative Recruitment Timeline:

• Posting Closes: October 18, 2026
• One-way interview invites sent by: October 21, 2026
• Tentative In-Person Interviews: November 3, 2026
• Tentative Start Date: November 23, 2026

This timeline is provided as an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business need.

This position is an At-Will position and is FLSA Non-Exempt - eligible for overtime compensation.

About You

At Team Gilbert, we hire innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers who love what they do! In addition to possessing the ability to live out our core and functional values daily, candidates must possess the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or a related field, and 1 year of continued experience in a criminal law office or related environment, or

• Associate's Degree/Certificate from an ABA-approved Paralegal program; and 3 years of continued experience in a criminal law office or related environment as a paralegal or legal assistant using specialized legal software; or any equivalent combination.

• A Paralegal Certificate is preferred.

• Maintain ACJIS certification from the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your qualifications. If you do not have relevant experience, enter "N/A". Your answers to this questionnaire must be verifiable in your application, so complete your application thoroughly. Submitting a resume in lieu of completing your application fully may disqualify you from further consideration. Please indicate whether you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.

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Do you have an Bachelors Degree or higher in a Legal Assistant/Paralegal program or a related field?

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• No

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How many years of experience do you have working in a law office or related environment as a paralegal?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

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Do you have a Paralegal Certification through a school approved through the American Bar Association or certification through the National Association for Legal Assistants?

• Yes
• No

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Veterans Spouse/Surviving Spouse
• Disabled Person

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Employer Town of Gilbert

Address 50 E. Civic Center Drive

Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone (480) 503-6823

Website https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs