Legal Support Assistant

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system. This recruitment will be used to fill both general- and grant-funded positions.

Requirements

One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
High school diploma or GED
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Pull case files for court calendar and file documents with the court
Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry
Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
Assist with document delivery runs between downtown buildings
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
Entering data into database software
Update discovery log, upload discovery, and scan documents

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid and alternative work schedules
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
Economical and comprehensive healthcare options
Robust retirement plans
Tuition and loan payment programs
Multiple paid leave options