Legal Support Specialist

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$22 - $35

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. This is a weekend position that requires working Saturday and Sunday, as well as three weekdays. 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 3131 West Durango St., Phoenix, Arizona 85009, or 222 East Javelina Ave. Mesa, Arizona 85210. Depending on preference.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Work with a greater purpose
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