Legal Support Assistant
Legal Support Assistant
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/09/25Application Deadline
05/13/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.75 $19.81 hourlyFull Pay Range: $17.75 $26.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public DefenderAbout the Position
Ready to make a real difference If you thrive on helping others excel at juggling tasks communicate with clarity and flourish in a dynamic setting our Legal Support Assistant role could be your ideal opportunity! As a Legal Support Assistant youll play a vital role in delivering exceptional clerical support to our attorneys directly contributing to our mission of providing effective legal representation and safeguarding our clients rights.
About Us
With over 400 employees the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative clientcentered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fastpaced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional worklife balance with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our upcoming onsite center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
One year of clerical experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of postsecondary education and/or jobrelated experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a yearforyear basis
We Also Value
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Experience working within an indigent defense office legal court criminal justice system insurance or real estate environment
Job Contributions
Answer a multiline telephone managing incoming calls by screening directing and transferring to appropriate staff
Assist callers and inperson customers by relaying information regarding their assigned attorney as well as upcoming court dates
Prepare routine legal and administrative correspondence
Assist with the organization of digital and physical case files; file documents prepare court calendars and process closed files
Photocopy and distribute memos correspondence notebooks motions briefs files and other documents for assigned unit group or division
Serve as backup to legal secretaries justice system clerks front office receptionists and office aides
Manage incoming mail and electronic minute entries; verify intended recipient; sort date stamp and log due dates; calendar events; verify the information against case file; disperse documents to the appropriate staff
Prepare transcription from electronic media (e.g. audiotape CD)
Attend court hearings per assigned schedule or as needed for coverage documenting information such as attorney assignments and future court dates organizing documents and providing support to attorney handling scheduled hearings
Working Conditions
Exposure to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes accidents etc.)
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona drivers license upon hire
Travel to and from court locations
Frequent interruptions and handling multiple tasks may be frequent occurrences
Hybrid and alternative schedules are available after the training period based on business needs
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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 preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
