Legal Support Assistant

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Legal Support Assistant to support attorneys assigned to the Initial Appearance Court (IAC). This position plays a critical role in ensuring that prosecutors have accurate, complete, and timely information to make meaningful bond and release-condition recommendations that protect public safety and ensure court appearance. The Legal Support Assistant works closely with law enforcement agencies and internal MCAO personnel in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where accuracy, professionalism, and independent judgment are essential. This position performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system.

Requirements

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis
• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement.
• Knowledge of: Computer usage
• Microsoft Office programs
• Skilled in: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Ability to: Be highly self-motivated to complete tasks in required timeframes
• Attend court proceedings in person, if needed
• Operate office equipment that requires manual dexterity of hands and body
• Collaborate frequently, if not daily, with supervisors, co-workers, and peers in other bureaus/divisions via electronic mail, phone calls, in-person, and virtual meetings

Nice To Haves

• Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact between Initial Appearance Court attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and internal MCAO units to gather and relay critical case information prior to initial appearance proceedings
• Communicate directly with law enforcement officers and agency representatives to ensure probable cause statements are complete, thorough, and legally sufficient for court presentation
• Conduct criminal history and background checks on defendants, including reviewing prior convictions, probation or parole status, warrants, and failures to appear, and promptly relay relevant information to assigned prosecutors
• Assist attorneys in identifying aggravating factors relevant to bond and release conditions, including prior violent offenses, repeat offenses, weapons involvement, and non-compliance with court orders
• Organize case files for close-out and storage; enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, Superior Court database, among others
• Research case files for the court calendar and file documents with the court
• Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
• Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages
• Review electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• Type subpoenas
• Update the discovery log, upload the discovery, and scan documents
• Sort and distribute incoming mail
• Scan documents into MCAO’s case management system

Benefits

• 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
• 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: 501-1,000 employees