Legal Support Assistant

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 53,010,000 - 84,530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Low-cost healthcare

Child care benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Wellness program

ASRS retirement with employer match

Job summary

Maricopa County Attorney's Office in Phoenix is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in the Intake Bureau to manage vital legal records, greet visitors, and streamline daily operations in a structured environment.

You will handle communications, logging, and document handling, while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced setting. A high school diploma and one year of clerical/customer service experience are required; overtime is possible.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and greet incoming visitors.
• Answer the bureau phone line.
• Monitor bureau email inbox.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers in person and by phone.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail.
• Log incoming case submittals from law enforcement agencies.
• Copy, scan, and upload case-related documents into the case management system.
• Assist with document delivery runs.
• Retrieve case information from court and law enforcement databases.
• Perform criminal history checks and data entry with accuracy.
• Document and maintain monthly work statistics.
• Maintain Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date

08/04/26

Application Deadline

08/11/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.50 - $21.25 hourly

Full Pay Range: $18.50 - $29.50 hourly

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

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About the Position

Launch your career in the justice system! As a Legal Support Assistant in our Intake Bureau, you will handle vital legal records, streamline daily operations, and gain foundational experience in legal administration within a supportive, structured environment.

About Us

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.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment.

Job Contributions

• Receive and greet incoming visitors
• Answer the bureau phone line
• Monitor bureau email inbox
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers both in person and via telephone
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail
• Log incoming case submittals from law enforcement agencies
• Copy, scan, and upload case-related documents into the case management system
• Assist with document delivery runs
• Retrieve case information from various court and law enforcement agency databases
• Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry with exceptional accuracy
• Document and maintain monthly work statistics
• Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety

Working Conditions

• The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates 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 prior to placement
• Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment
• Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and training, utilizing personal or county vehicle
• Ability to lift boxes and pull mail cart weighing 25 - 40 pounds

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.