Secretary Jobs in Mesa, AZ

Posting Date

01 / 12 / 26

Application Deadline

01 / 19 / 26

Pay Range

$21.75 - $35.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's 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

Unclassified

Department

Public Advocate

About the Position

Maricopa County's Office of the Public Advocate wants the best and brightest for our Legal Secretary role!

We seeka candidate who can handle a fast-paced and high-volume environment. This person must be organized, an effective communicator, and able to juggle several tasks.

As our Legal Secretary, you can expect your work to be fruitful and fulfilling. While the atmosphere of Public Advocate consistently changes, you can expect to be both challenged and supported. You'll provide clerical services such as proofreading, coordinating attorney schedules, handling case files, and preparing legal documents for the attorneys of Public Advocate.

About The Office of the Public Advocate

The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals, both attorneys, and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team!

We're committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons, those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers, when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.

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 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 legal preparations and proceedings within a legal setting

High school diploma

We Also Value

Experience preparing legal proceedings and preparations in Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency, Mental Health,Delinquency / Dependency / Mental Health Appeals

Intermediate Bilingual Skills (Spanish / English)

Job Contributions

Type and prepare legal documents, briefs, petitions, and memoranda from written copy, oral, and / or mechanical dictation for filing in a fast-paced environment

Review documents for completeness, and typographical and formatting errors

Transcribe witness interviews from cassette tapes, CDs, and / or digital recordings

Access information electronically from the Court and update internal case tracking systems; use internal case tracking systems and intra / internet to answer inquiries for attorneys, staff and clients

Create, maintain and update case management records accurately and in a timely manner

Answer multi-line telephone, screen and transfer calls, take messages, and direct visitors

Coordinate case files and calendars; file documents in hard files; prepare court calendars; schedule meetings, interviews, and legal calls for attorneys

Photocopy documents, correspondence, notebooks, books, motions, briefs, files, and other confidential material

Support attorneys who represent persons who have been charged with, and / or been convicted of crimes, some of which may include traumatic subject matter

Working Conditions

Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities

Ability to lift boxes, floor to waist,up to 25 pounds and carry, push, or pull a distance of 15 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 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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