Legal Support Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where organization and responsiveness are key to success? The Legal Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting attorneys within the JD/JS division, serving as a central point of contact for clients, courts, and external partners. This position blends client interaction with detailed administrative and legal responsibilities, including drafting documents, managing calendars, and coordinating case activities. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys multitasking, takes initiative, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative legal team.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge of legal preparations and legal proceedings
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Experience in conducting client interviews
• Previous work in a criminal defense office
• Experience in Juvenile Severance/Dependency

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between attorney, clients and external agencies
• Meet with clients and conduct cursory interviews on case status
• Accept phone calls from clients on behalf of attorneys; immediately responding to time sensitive matters, forwarding messages, and entering notes of conversations in a shared database
• Draft letters, reports to the court, and other memorandum for attorneys
• Schedule appointments for attorneys with clients
• Attend meetings with other system partners or service providers to assist client and attorney with case (i.e. CFT, TDMs, BID)
• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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