Address: Various

Salary: $38900

Grade: 15

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Arizona Attorney Generals Office Child and Family Protection Division/ Protective Services Section is seeking a a Legal Secretary to provide secretarial support for one or more assistant attorneys general which includes: preparation of all legal pleadings and documents necessary to process dependency/severance cases on behalf of the client.

The Office of the Arizona Attorney General is seeking a Legal Secretary I to provide entry level secretarial and administrative support for the office which includes but is not limited to; drafting and typing correspondence and basic pleadings; answering inquiries from the client court personnel and others regarding case activity and status; inputting data into and using an automated case management system to maintain and track case records and activity; independently generating legal forms needed in all types of actions; maintaining court calendar and legal deadlines; preparing documents and other projects as assigned including coordinating case transfers. Monitoring several inboxes and distribution from these boxes to assigned AAGs and staff. Duties involve reviewing creating and processing materials and information that are confidential pursuant to federal and state laws.

Remote Options: This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

Knowledge

Knowledge of word processing equipment and programs legal terminology legal forms court procedures and applicable time-frames in general and specifically and extensive knowledge of Juvenile Court Rules related to dependency severance and guardianship practice the principles concepts practices methods and techniques common to modern law office

Skill

Typing at least 60 WPM
Oral and written communication
Interpersonal relationships
Manage/handle a heavy work load under time pressure with multiple deadlines

Ability

Must be able to handle a high volume of work and stressful situations
Ability to operate word processor for preparation of legal documents
Ability to track and follow through on voluminous court actions in various states
Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records.
Ability to organize prioritize and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously

Travel may be required for this position. A valid Arizona Drivers License is required along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney Generals Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as but not limited to age at time of offense and age of offense as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

The Attorney Generals Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

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).
Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Human Resources at or email us at

During all phases of the selection process people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AGs Human Resources Office at or via e-mail at The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion sexual orientation or age in its programs activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division 2005 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85004 Phone: Fax: .