Legal Support Assistant

Legal Support Assistant

This Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system. This recruitment will be used to fill both general- and grant-funded positions.

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedules
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!

We Require

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs
• Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement

We Also Value

Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

Job Contributions

• Organize case files for close-out and storage; enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, Superior Court database, among others
• Pull case files for court calendar and file documents with the court
• Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry
• Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
• Assist with document delivery runs between downtown buildings
• Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages
• Review electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• Type subpoenas
• Entering data into database software
• Update discovery log, upload discovery, and scan documents

Working Conditions

• Mostly office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle
• Ability to lift boxes and/or pull a mail cart weighing 25 40 pounds
• A hybrid or alternative work schedule can be considered after your first 6 months of employment. This is based on the business needs at the time of the request

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact View email address on click.appcast.io to initiate the interactive process.