Legal Support Assistant

Maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid/Alternative work schedules

Growth opportunities

Healthcare for you and dependents

Child care benefits

Job summary

Maricopa County in Arizona seeks a Legal Support Assistant to perform entry-level specialized clerical duties with established guidelines in the justice system. Positions may be general or grant-funded.

The role requires one year of clerical/customer service experience, a high school diploma or GED, and possible post-secondary substitution for experience. A thorough background check and drug testing are required. Hybrid work arrangements are available after six months.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Organize case files for close-out and storage; enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, Superior Court database, among others
• Pull case files for court calendar and file documents with the court
• Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry
• Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
• Assist with document delivery runs between downtown buildings
• Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages
• Review electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• Type subpoenas
• Entering data into database software
• Update discovery log, upload discovery, and scan documents

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date 08/18/26 Application Deadline 08/22/26 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

This Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system. This recruitment will be used to fill both general- and grant-funded positions.

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 with hybrid and alternative work schedules
• 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

Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

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

We Also Value Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

Job Contributions

Organize case files for close-out and storage; enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database

Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, Superior Court database, among others

Pull case files for court calendar and file documents with the court

Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry

Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety

Assist with document delivery runs between downtown buildings

Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages

Review electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries

Type subpoenas

Entering data into database software

Update discovery log, upload discovery, and scan documents

Working Conditions

Mostly office setting in a 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 trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle Ability to lift boxes and/or pull a mail cart weighing 25 – 40 pounds A hybrid or alternative work schedule can be considered after your first 6 months of employment. This is based on the business needs at the time of the request

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.

We are Maricopa County.

Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024.

We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home.

You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in!

Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities.

We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it!

Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package.

Thinking about career options, then please think about us!

We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!