Address:

Office of the General Counsel
701 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
https://corrections.az.gov

Salary:  $73,621.00

Grade: 21

Closing Date: 09/13/2026

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The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking an experienced legal expert to fill the Legal Access Monitor position. The Legal Access Monitor ensures that the inmate population receives legal access pursuant to Agency Department Orders. Oversees the legal access program to reduce liability for lack of access to the courts. Works with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, ADCRR Office of General Counsel, and private attorneys to ensure appropriate and adequate legal access is provided to the inmate population. Is a part of the Legal Support Unit within the Office of General Counsel and performs other legal and litigation support responsibilities as assigned, including responding to complex discovery requests, public records requests, and subpoenas or other court orders.

- Works closely with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, ADCRR Office of General Counsel, and private attorneys to ensure appropriate and adequate legal access is provided to the inmate population
- Ensures all inmates have direct access to the courts in all legal claims involving direct appeals from the conviction for which they are incarcerated, habeas petitions, and any other civil or criminal litigation
- Establishes contract terms for contract paralegals based on state and federal requirements for the provision of assistance to inmates on qualified legal claims
- Closely trains and supervises contract paralegals, including reviewing and approving invoices for appropriateness of work performed and hours worked
- Reviews and redacts records for public release in accordance with applicable laws and Departmental guidelines
- Receives, tracks, and responds to public records requests in accordance with Federal and State laws and Departmental policies and procedures
- Assists with discovery and other legal requests from the Office of the General Counsel, as assigned
- Consults with Agency librarians who assist inmates in Legal Resource Centers
- Trains and consults with Complex mail and property staff to ensure proper procedures are implemented and followed related to the receipt and delivery of legal mail and legal property
- Works to develop and maintain legal access through internet accessible tablets provided to the inmate population
- Ensures that all legal resource materials required by state and federal law are accessible to the inmate population
- Establishes, maintains, and trains staff on Agency procedures for E-Filing with Arizona District Court and the Court of Appeals
- Drives on State business
- Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:
- Court proceedings and the litigation process
- State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations governing ADCRR's operations
- Organization and operation of the Arizona Attorney General's Office
- Management techniques and organizational processes

Skill in:
- Verbal and written communications
- Establishing workload priorities
- Computers and associated software
- Related peripheral equipment and various software programs
- Working on multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously
- Providing a high level of customer service
- Time management and detailed
- Research and analysis
- Critical reading and analyzing data

Ability to:
- Understand, explain, and apply State and Federal Laws
- Work independently
- Work on various urgent requests at the same time
- Compose varied correspondence in accordance with relevant policies and procedures
- Plan, analyze, and coordinate activities
-Work in a fast-paced, pressured environment to meet deadlines with short notice
- Exercise judgment regarding policies and procedures
- Exercise confidentiality
- Interpret policy and procedures for the public and criminal justice agencies
- Utilize critical and analytical thinking in reviewing and redacting department records
- Interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, regulations, and Department policies to redact and release records
- Maintain confidential information
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the public, department personnel, and outside agencies

- Five years of experience performing administrative work in a criminal justice or law office environment

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.

This position is required to have a Paralegal degree or Certificate.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.

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

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
- Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
- Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
- Exceptional retirement program
- Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
- An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.