Legal Support Specialist
Legal Support Specialist
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Job Description
Posting Date
07/01/25Application Deadline
07/11/25Pay Range
$21.00 - $35.00 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 administrative and support services to the attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division.
About the Civil Services Division
The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorneys Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government including its elected officials departments and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions lawsuits and claims brought against County entities including Section 1983 tort election and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources Behavioral Health & Probate Group; and Appeals Election Law Public Records & Tax.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
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 upcoming on-site 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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
Post-secondary education may substitute for therequiredexperience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Valid Arizona drivers license upon hire
The Maricopa County Attorneys Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement
We Also Value
Previous Maricopa County Attorneys Office experience
Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program
Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary
Job Contributions
Type and prepare pleadings subpoenas documents correspondence and/or briefs for court filing
Coordinate case files file documents and maintain calendars for attorneys
Review various types of pleadings and court Minute Entries to accurately track deadlines
Use case management software to maintain electronic case files draft documents track and calendar deadlines
Coordinate and schedule various types of appointments such as depositions and meetings via video telephone or in-person
Photocopy and distribute correspondence notebooks motions briefs files and other documents as needed
Data retrieval using iCIS PACER Prolaw and other databases as needed
Hand-delivers and picks up documents on and off-site and distributes mail as needed
Working Conditions
Office setting in a high-volume fast-paced environment
Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
May be required to travel to and from various County locations for meetings and trainings utilizing personal or County vehicles
Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet
After a successful six-month period after hire employees are eligible to telework up to 16 hours per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework depends on the employees position and 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 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.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
