Legal Support Specialist

Posting Date

09 / 29 / 25

Application Deadline

10 / 06 / 25

Pay Range

$21.00 - $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

County Attorney

About 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.

We need a very dependable, reliable person, who takes initiative, works well under pressure, and is very self-reliant.

This position will be located at 222 East Javelina Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85210.

About Maricopa County Attorney's Office

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents 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

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

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We Require

Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings

High school diploma or GED

Successful completion of a post-secondary secretarial training program, a paralegal training program, or post-secondary education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement

We Also Value

Preference may be given to applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience, a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school, a legal secretary training program, or to those with work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary

Job Contributions

Under the direction of deputy county attorneys, assist with the preparation and filing of correspondence, legal documents, and briefs

Type and prepare petitions and related charging documents

File documents with the court

Create and maintain case files

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

Photocopy / scan discovery, probation materials, and other documents / materials

Redact documents for disclosure / discovery

Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses

Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries

Hand deliver and pick up documents on and off-site

Pick up, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail

Answer multi-line 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

Maintain conference room reservation calendar

Working Conditions

Works at least one holiday a year, is a backup for one holiday per year, and backs up the weekend Legal Support Specialist several times per year

Hybrid work is available after six months, based on business needs

Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. It requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities and related tasks

Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing / pulling 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 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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