Legal Support Specialist - Criminal

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $22 - $37

About The Position

The Legal Support Specialist provides legal secretarial support to attorneys in the County Attorney’s Criminal Division. Under the direction of staff attorneys, the role prepares and files correspondence, legal documents, briefs, complaints, indictments, and related charging documents; manages case files and information; and supports criminal court proceedings and filing deadlines. The position uses Microsoft Office and specialized legal tools and databases, handles sensitive criminal justice information, and requires strong communication, time management, decision-making, and collaboration skills. The position may also involve mentoring or helping train colleagues and stepping into criminal court proceedings when needed.

The work is performed in an office environment with bright lighting and close proximity to others. The role involves frequent interruptions, high-volume and time-sensitive tasks, and exposure to traumatic subject matter. Teleworking or alternative work schedules may be offered after six months of employment, based on business needs. Bureau assignment is based on business need and cannot be guaranteed.

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.
• Pass any required pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience.
• Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or 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, prepare and file 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.
• Use external databases to access and retrieve criminal history and case information.
• Pull case files for court calendars and maintain the conference room reservation calendar.
• Photocopy and scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other documents and materials.
• Redact documents for disclosure and 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, screen, and transfer multi-line telephone calls; take messages and answer general information questions from the public, County departments, and outside agencies.
• Receive and greet incoming visitors.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hybrid or alternative work schedules may be available after six months, based on business needs.
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
• Low-cost 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.
• Wellness program, including an incentive.
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, with a defined retirement benefit and a 100% employer match on Day 1.

What This Job Offers

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