Legal Processing Support - County Attorney

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 23,928 - 28,116; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Pima County is seeking a Legal Processing Support professional for the Attorney's Office in Tucson, Arizona. This classified position (Grade 2) requires answering procedural questions, researching legal information, and maintaining records.

Minimum qualifications include six months of relevant experience and a valid Arizona Driver License. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, health insurance coverage, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Six months of legal clerical experience or one year of general clerical experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver License required.
• Background checks covering work history, education, and criminal conviction history.

Responsibilities

• Answer procedural questions from the public and staff regarding specialized documents.
• Research relevant information and prepare confidential legal documents.
• Maintain and update records and file folders.
• Interview clients to obtain general information for case records.
• Create and maintain new records and client files.

Skills

Legal clerical experience

General clerical experience

Data management

Research skills

Client interaction

Education

Relevant education and experience

Job description

Job Summary

Legal Processing Support position in the Pima County Attorney's Office. Classified, Grade 2, Careful selection based on experience and qualifications.

Pay

Hourly range: $17.37 - $20.41 (reference). Final offer will consider experience, education, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Answer procedural questions from the public and staff regarding specialized documents and policies.
• Research relevant information and prepare confidential legal documents.
• Maintain and update records, file folders, logs, and status records; purge as required.
• Index, classify, code, and file records, reports, and documents.
• Search computer databases for criminal histories, asset information, and employment details using restricted resources.
• Interview clients to obtain general information for case records.
• Retrieve and provide case disposition information, determining further action when needed.
• Create and maintain new records and client files; manage data input and retrieval via computer systems.
• Develop and manage spreadsheets and databases.
• Schedule and arrange meetings, conferences, interviews, appointments, and travel.
• Prepare routine legal documents such as complaints, warrants, and depositions and handle routine correspondence.
• Review case files for completeness and contact relevant parties for missing documents.
• Assemble daily court calendars, prioritize trials or hearings, and relay information to judges and concerned parties.
• Receive payments, issue receipts, and verify daily cash intake against receipts.
• Coordinate processing actions with other units, departments, or outside agencies and assist clients in completing service processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of legal clerical experience OR one (1) year of general clerical experience.
• Relevant education and experience documented in the application.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver License required at time of application and appointment.
• Successful candidate will undergo a 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review.
• Background checks covering work history, education, and criminal conviction history.
• Physical: frequently lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Working conditions: professional office setting, frequent computer use, stationary periods, occasional travel.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans.

EEO Statement

Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.