Administrative Specialist

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

On-site childcare

Job summary

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in Phoenix seeks an Administrative Specialist to be the first contact for public records requests by phone, mail, email, kiosk and in person, logging requests and performing related research with careful attention to detail.

You will work with executives, attorneys, detectives and staff to confirm requests, retrieve records, redact where required, and support the public records team across assignments and special projects.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Log public records requests in the tracking system and conduct related research.
• Provide customer service by answering multi-line phones and responding to inquiries.
• Identify case files and specific prosecution records for requests.
• Prepare and process specialized paperwork as directed.
• Enter and retrieve data in the office tracking databases and timekeeping systems.
• Assist with special projects; photocopy discovery and manage records storage.
• Greet visitors and accept requests in person; perform redaction as needed.
• Some positions may require English/Spanish translation skills.

Skills

Office admin experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $23.31 hourly

Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $32.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Posting Date

09/14/26

Application Deadline

09/20/26

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About The Position

This position is the first point of contact for all public records requesters – by telephone, mail, email, kiosk, and in-person. As the Administrative Specialist, you will be responsible for logging requests in the tracking system, conducting related research, and communicating with requesters as needed to clarify and finalize requests. The Administrative Specialist will have the opportunity to interact with all members of the office, including the Executive staff, attorneys, detectives, and administrative staff, to confirm requests, seek assistance with records, and identify non-traditional records. You will work on public records assignments using considerable independent judgment, critical thinking skills, and a high level of attention to detail. Join a team with a purpose –

About The Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, to include Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

About The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO)

We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims’ services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, and join our team!

Proud to Offer

• 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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties
• High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license by the time of hire.
• The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office requires a thorough background check of all successful applicants and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement.

We Also Value

• Specialized clerical experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

Job Contributions

• Provide specialized administrative support to the Custodian of Records, attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and public records team members to assist in the processing of public records requests
• Provide customer service by answering multi-line telephones, responding to general information questions, directing or screening calls, and taking accurate messages
• Identifies case files and specific prosecution records for requests.
• Prepare and process specialized paperwork as directed
• Utilize the case management database and public records database to log, look up, and retrieve case information
• Utilize a computer to enter and/or retrieve data into a submittal tracking or time tracking database designed for the office, assigned bureau, or division
• Assist with special projects; photocopies discovery, records packets, and retrieves/returns closed files to the long-term storage area
• Receive, greet, and accept requests from the public as they visit the office in person to submit their requests
• Perform redaction work on print and audio-visual records
• Some positions may require the use of skills to provide English/Spanish translation

Working Conditions

• An office setting that may require extended periods of sitting to perform tasks
• May be required to drive a personal or county-owned vehicle to travel to and from various county locations
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds from the floor to the waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet
• Upon completion of a successful 6-month period after hire, employees are eligible for telework, which is dependent upon the employee’s position and business needs

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.