Top Legal Executive jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Top Legal Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's legal affairs. Ensures all business policies and activities are managed correctly and in compliance with current laws. Being a Top Legal Executive provides strategic guidance on legal issues, manages compliance and risk mitigation, reviews contracts, and handles other legal duties to protect the organization's interests. Uses a broad range of legal expertise and current knowledge to advise leadership on any regulatory changes or actions that may impact the business. Additionally, Top Legal Executive assists or represents the organization in business negotiations. May assist in the defense of the organization in lawsuits and the prosecution of lawsuits on behalf of the organization. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to Top Legal Executive. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT
  • State of Arizona
  • PHOENIX, AZ FULL_TIME
  • ATTORNEY GENERAL (DEPT OF LAW)

     

    EXECUTIVE LEGAL ASSISTANT

    Job Location:

    Address:  2005 N CENTRAL AVE

    Posting Details:

    Salary: $34,221 - 55,762 

    Grade: 18

    Closing Date: Open Until Filled

    Job Summary:

    The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Civil Litigation Division/Bankruptcy and Collection Enforcement Section is seeking an Executive Legal Assistant to provide support to the Bankruptcy attorneys and paralegal in pursuing the collection and litigation of state debts in chapter 11, 12, 13, and 7 bankruptcies.

    Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

    Job Duties:

    This position will prepare legal correspondence and pleadings, operate and maintain electronic case management system, manage maintenance of filing system, interaction with the public and client agencies, data entry, recordkeeping, calendaring, and copying.

    Assist the Bankruptcy attorneys in opening and closing files; prepare and electronically file pleadings and claims; review incoming and prepare correspondence; communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically with internal and external contacts, including client agencies and debtors.

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

    • Knowledge of official procedures sufficient to oversee the work of other secretarial and clerical employees.
    • Knowledge of difficult transcription via shorthand and/or machine dictation.
    • Knowledge of the policies/procedures of the immediate work unit, with strong awareness of other units.
    • Knowledge of technical legal terms and various legal forms/documents.
    • Knowledge of the sequence of legal actions sufficient to answer variety of detailed inquiries.
    • Knowledge of legal notices/forms sufficient to complete them from marginal notes, standards paragraphs, verbal/written instructions, and/or similar forms.
    • Skill in handling detailed work with accuracy and speed.
    • Skill in use of electronic court filing.
    • Skill with Word and Excel programs.
    • Skill in a wide range of administrative support functions.
    • Skill in monitoring legal requirements and deadlines.
    • Skill in composing a wide variety of complex legal correspondence, petitions, briefs, legislative measures, legal opinions, etc.
    • Skill in responding to a variety of complex inquiries concerning the progress of legal actions.
    • Skill in providing advice regarding proper procedures.
    • Skill in responding to the public with tact, diplomacy and appropriate timely information.
    • Skill in basic office machines and technology.
    • Ability to work well in challenging and fast paced work environment.
    • Ability to respond well to changing priorities.
    • Ability to regularly demonstrate a professional, positive and supportive attitude.

    Selective Preference(s):

    Two years of bankruptcy experience.

    Pre-Employment Requirements:

    • Travel may be required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
    • All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

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

    Benefits:

    The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
    Student Loan Assistance
    Sick leave
    Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
    Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
    Health and dental insurance
    Retirement plan
    Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
    Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

    For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

    Retirement:

    • Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
    • Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

    Contact Us:

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

    During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
    The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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Immigration Legal Assistant
  • Americas Legal Group, LLC
  • Phoenix, AZ CONTRACTOR,FULL_TIME
  • position available: Paralegal The candidates must have at least one (1) year of immigration experience. - This is for a full-time position preparing USCIS forms and front desk support. - Must be self-...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Global Assistance and Protection: Executive Protection Manager
  • Hispanic Technology Executive Council
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experien...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Phoenix office for a Commercial Litigation Associate - Now Hiring
  • Alchemy Legal
  • Phoenix, AZ FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionPhoenix office for a Commercial Litigation AssociateBase in the $160k-$175k range. 1800 billable expectationAmlaw 200 law firm has an opening in our Phoenix office for a Commercial Liti...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Group Chief Nursing Officer, Arizona - Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Other Executive
  • Glendale, AZ OTHER
  • POSITION SUMMARY: The Group Chief Nursing Officer provides strategic leadership as the senior executive position responsible for all nursing and other designated patient care functions and services wi...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Chief Nursing Officer - Abrazo West Campus
  • Other Executive
  • Goodyear, AZ OTHER
  • MARKET SUMMARY: Phoenix Group Abrazo West Campus Abrazo West Campus, part of the “Abrazo Community Health Network chain of hospitals,' is a 216-bed acute care community hospital offering state-of-the-...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Law Office Receptionist
  • Charles F. Myers P.A.
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Charles F. Myers, P.A., has an immediate opportunity for a full-time receptionist. We ar...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Personal Injury Legal Assistant
  • Brandon Lebovitz Law Group PLLC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Lebovitz Law Group (LLG) is an established, growing Personal Injury Law Firm located in ...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Front Desk Assistant/Administrative Assistant
  • Breyer Law Offices P C
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description What we do At the Husband & Wife Law Team we provide a unique combination of awesome leg...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant Paralegal
  • Bethune & Associates
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Main Duties: Assist onsite attorney and manage reporting from outside network of nationa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Legal Assistant Paralegal
  • Bethune & Associates
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description Main Duties: Assist onsite attorney and manage reporting from outside network of nationa...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal - Business Litigation
  • RM Warner PLC - Internet and Corporate Law
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description We are a boutique Internet and business law firm seeking an ambitious paralegal. We are ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Corporate Securities Paralegal
  • Meritage Homes Corporation
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Responsibilities Conduct thorough preparation and review of annual and quarterly reports, as well as other filings with ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paralegal - Business Litigation
  • RM Warner PLC - Internet and Corporate Law
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • Job Description Job Description We are a boutique Internet and business law firm seeking an ambitious paralegal. We are ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Phoenix is in the southwestern United States, in the south-central portion of Arizona; about halfway between Tucson to the southeast and Flagstaff to the north. By car, the city is approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) north of the US-Mexico border at Sonoyta and 180 mi (290 km) north of the border at Nogales. The metropolitan area is known as the "Valley of the Sun" due to its location in the Salt River Valley. It lies at a mean elevation of 1,086 feet (331 m), in the northern reaches of the Sonoran Desert. Other than the mountains in and around the city, the topography of Phoenix is gener...
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Income Estimation for Top Legal Executive jobs
$416,532 to $688,689
Phoenix, Arizona area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago

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