Discovery Clerk

Maricopa County • Madison, AZ

7d • $21 - $33

About The Position

You can make a tangible difference in the legal system. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about ensuring a fair legal process, consider joining our team as a Discovery Clerk. In this critical role, you'll directly contribute to the justice system and safeguard Victims' Rights by meticulously preparing evidence for disclosure and trial. As a Discovery Clerk, you'll be at the forefront of legal proceedings, responsible for reviewing and redacting sensitive evidence from law enforcement agencies. You'll use cutting-edge audio/visual editing programs to refine digital data and specialized PDF tools to redact documents. Your work will directly ensure compliance with the Arizona Bill of Victims' Rights, the Arizona Revised Statutes, and established case law. If you're tech-savvy and driven by a desire to uphold the integrity of the justice system, we invite you to contribute to this crucial aspect of legal proceedings. Apply today and make a tangible difference!

Requirements

• Three years of progressively responsible work involving legal procedures, terminology, or administration in a legal, court, law enforcement, or justice system setting
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• A certificate of completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies program may substitute for two years of the required experience

Nice To Haves

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and editing PDF files

Responsibilities

• Identifies witnesses mentioned in documents, audios, and videos to those who have been on a Notice of Disclosure court filing, researches information for those witnesses, and notifies the paralegal and prosecutor that there may be additional witnesses
• Identifies additional evidence that is mentioned in reports that has not yet been requested from law enforcement agencies
• Reviews, organizes indexes, redacts, and Bates stamps pertinent documents for disclosure/discovery and for use in court
• Utilizes several software and case management systems to organize photos, video, and audio files received from law enforcement agencies
• Reviews evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies to determine what victim information or other specialized information needs to be removed to comply with Victims' rights under Arizona law
• Reviews evidence, including BWC evidence, to flag relevant, probative footage frames of either an inculpatory or exculpatory nature for further review by paralegals and prosecuting attorneys
• Digitizes case files, designates electronic storage locations, and creates hyperlinks to assist attorneys with easy access
• Creates a detailed table of contents for video redaction, including what was redacted and the reason
• Downloads evidence from secure servers and portals, converts to universal file extensions, and imports into compatible redaction software programs based on the file type. Itemizes and indexes each item of evidence
• Uses case management system to create and modify discovery letters, including all pertinent descriptions of each item, how each item can be accessed by the defense, and the method of disclosure
• Updates and modifies discovery logs with bates numbers, pertinent dates, and locations of items, as well as notes about specific item from law enforcement agencies
• Draft discovery notices and correspondence and include accurate disclaimers
• Collaborates with prosecuting attorneys and paralegals to ensure uniformity of procedures and practices Office-wide, relating to discovery
• Follows employee and prosecution policies and procedures pertaining to redaction and discovery
• Complies with court rules
• Tracks work statistics for Monthly Reports and other internal office audit reports

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees