Initial Services Assistant

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about justice and the power of advocacy? Do you want to directly impact lives, not from behind a desk, but in the field? We're seeking a dedicated bilingual (Spanish) individual to join us in a vital role. You'll be visiting in-custody clients in Maricopa County jails, meticulously reviewing discovery, performing notaries, and delivering crucial paperwork. This is a unique opportunity to empower individuals during a critical time in their lives and ensure their right to a fair defense. If you're driven by service and want to make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Three years of progressively responsible legal, court, or justice system-related experience
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Intermediate bilingual (English/Spanish) skills (speaking, reading and writing)
• Notary Public or the ability to become a Notary Public upon hire
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting face-to-face client interviews in a social service or criminal justice setting

Responsibilities

• Review discovery (audio, video, CDs, police reports, etc.), which can be graphic and sensitive in nature, with in-custody clients at all Maricopa County jail locations and out-of-custody clients at the office; may be required to translate and interpret discovery for Spanish-speaking clients
• Travel to Maricopa County jail locations to deliver, pick up and review case-related documents, obtain confidential information and signatures of inmates on behalf of attorneys
• Communicate criminal justice system information and answer procedural inquiries in person and over the telephone
• Coordinate daily activities such as recording docket information, dividing workload, filing interview sheets, and tracking workload in the case management system
• Prepare informational documents, forms, letters, and statistical data
• Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes while working cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless client service
• Serve as a Notary Public for the office

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with the option of either an alternative schedule or the ability to complete documentation while teleworking from home
• 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% per paycheck 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