Legal Support Specialist

Maricopa County•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

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.

Requirements

Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement

Nice To Haves

Applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience
a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school
a legal secretary training program
work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary

Responsibilities

Under the direction of staff attorneys, assist with the preparation and filing of correspondence, legal documents, and briefs from hard copy, oral, or mechanical dictation on a personal computer
Type and prepare complaints, indictments, and related charging documents.
Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
File documents with the court, create and maintain case files, and 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 and maintain conference room reservation calendar
Photocopy/scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other documents/materials
Redact documents for disclosure/discovery.
Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses
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

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 exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options
robust retirement plans
tuition and loan payment programs
multiple paid leave options