Legal Support Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

23h • $22 - $37

About The Position

The Legal Support Specialist provides specialized administrative and support services to attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The division represents and advises Maricopa County government, including elected officials, departments, and employees. Its work includes defending lawsuits and claims against County entities, advising County officials on public law topics, and processing public records requests. The division has practice groups covering litigation; government advice and elected officials; human resources, behavioral health, and probate; and appeals, election law, public records, and tax.

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 the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire.
• Successful candidates must pass the required background check; prospective employees may be tested for illegally accessed drugs after an offer and before placement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program.
• Work experience as a legal secretary in a private law firm or prosecuting agency.

Responsibilities

• Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and briefs for court filing.
• Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain attorneys' calendars.
• Review pleadings and court Minute Entries to track deadlines accurately.
• Use case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, and track and calendar deadlines.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, including depositions and meetings held by video, telephone, or in person.
• Photocopy and distribute correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents as needed.
• Retrieve data using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases as needed.
• Hand-deliver and pick up documents on and off-site and distribute mail as needed.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Exceptional work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club.
• 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 an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.
• Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED