Legal Support Specialist â Criminal
Legal Support Specialist â Criminal
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Job Description
Posting Date
05/20/25Application Deadline
05/25/25Pay Range
$21.00 $34.00 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
This position is responsible for providing specialized secretarial support to attorneys by preparing legal documents such as petitions briefs legal opinions pleadings motions complaints and indictments.
About the Office of the County Attorney
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver highquality prosecution comprehensive victims services crime prevention programs and more to theresidents 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
Perform work with a greater purpose
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and stability since 1871
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional worklife balance
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 leaves
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
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ
We Require
Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings
High school diploma or GED
Postsecondary education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement
Other Requirements
Successful completion of a postsecondary secretarial training program and a paralegal training program
We Also Value
Applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorneys Office experience a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school a legal secretary training program or work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary
Job Contributions
Under the direction of staff attorneys assist with the preparation and filing of correspondence legal documents and briefs from hard copy oral or mechanical dictation on a personal computer
Type and prepare complaints indictments and related charging documents. Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
File documents with the court create and maintain case files and enter and retrieve case information from various databases. Utilize external databases to access and retrieve criminal history and case information
Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservation calendar
Photocopy/scan discovery adult probation packets and other documents/materials
Redact documents for disclosure/discovery. Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses
Hand deliver and pick up documents on and offsite. Pick up sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
Answer multiline telephone screen and transfer calls take messages answer general information questions from the public other County departments and outside agencies. Receive and greet incoming visitors
Working Conditions
Hybrid schedule is available after six months depending on business needs
Office setting in a highvolume fastpaced environment with frequent stressful situations
Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet
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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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
