Legal Assistant II

Job Description: Legal Assistant II AZDES Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid onsite initially, then remote 1 day/week)Agency: Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) Office of Inspector GeneralPosition Type: Staff AugmentationHours: 40 hours/week (Day Shift, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM)Projected Start Date: March 23, 2026Projected End Date: June 30, 2026

The Arizona Department of Economic Security (AZDES) Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking Legal Assistant II professionals to support legal operations, documentation, and case processing activities. This position will assist attorneys and investigators by providing administrative and legal support across multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technologically proficient, and able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Provide administrative and legal support to the OIG legal team.
• Manage, organize, and maintain legal documents, files, and case materials.
• Utilize multiple software platforms including Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
• Prepare routine correspondence, forms, reports, and legal paperwork.
• Assist with scheduling, tracking deadlines, and case coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate data entry across legal databases.
• Support day-to-day office operations as required.

• Strong computer proficiency, including:
  • Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)
  • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to multitask across several systems and platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Local-only candidates: must currently reside in Arizona and be available for in-person interviews within 1 week of posting close.
• Ability to start within 2 weeks of offer being made.
• Must pass required security checks.

• Legal education or experience in a legal support role.
• Experience working with or supporting government or investigative agencies.

• Initial Phase: Fully onsite at2200 N. Central Ave, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85004
• After Training: Hybrid schedule (remote 1 day per week).

• Interviews will be conducted virtually.
• Potential conversion to Full-Time Employee (FTE) depending on performance during the first 4 5 weeks.
• No travel required.
• Security clearance required.

• Resumes must include the candidate's current location-submissions without this will not be considered.
• Candidates must be local at time of submission.
• Resumes will be reviewed and forwarded daily.