Legal Support Specialist - Criminal

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid or alternative work schedules

Wellness program

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a detail-oriented legal secretary to support attorneys in the Criminal Division. You will draft petitions, briefs, opinions, pleadings, motions, complaints, and indictments, using Microsoft Office and legal tools.

You will manage time-sensitive filings, communicate across channels, and assist in criminal court proceedings as needed. The role emphasizes accurate document handling, fast-paced deadlines, and collaboration with staff attorneys to ensure timely submissions

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file correspondence, legal documents, and briefs from various formats.
• Type and prepare complaints, indictments, and related charging documents; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries.
• File documents with the court and maintain case files; access and retrieve case information from databases.
• Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservations.
• Photocopy/scan discovery, probation packets, and other documents; redact documents for disclosure/discovery.
• Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses; arrange interviews.
• Handle mail and deliveries; greet visitors and answer multi-line calls; provide general information.

Skills

Legal secretarial exp

Criminal law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Drafting legal docs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education may substitute for up to 1 year experience

Job description

Posting Date

10/15/26

Application Deadline

10/22/26

Pay Range

$21.75 - $36.50 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.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About The Position

Are you a detail-oriented, self-motivated professional ready to drive impact in criminal law? In this role, you will provide critical legal secretarial support to attorneys within our Criminal Division, bringing your strong knowledge of criminal court proceedings and legal documentation to the forefront as you draft petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, complaints, and indictments.

Using Microsoft Office programs and specialized legal tools, you will independently navigate daily priorities, manage time-sensitive criminal filings, and meet fast-paced statutory deadlines. Success in this position relies on sound decision-making, exceptional communication, active daily collaboration across email, phone, in-person, and virtual spaces, and a readiness to step into criminal court proceedings when needed.

About The Office Of The County Attorney

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 or 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
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We Require

• 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

We Also Value

Applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience, a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school, a legal secretary training program, or work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary

Job Contributions

• Under the direction of staff attorneys, assist with the preparation and filing of 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. Utilize external databases to access and retrieve criminal history and case information
• Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservation calendar
• Photocopy/scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other documents/materials
• Redact documents for disclosure/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 multi-line telephone, screen, and transfer calls, take messages, answer general information questions from the public, other County departments, and outside agencies. Receive and greet incoming visitors

Working Conditions

• Office environment includes bright lighting and working in close proximity to others
• Position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time and repeating motions with wrists, hands, and fingers
• Position works with other team members and may have frequent interruptions
• Position requires accuracy, concentration/vigilance, high volume of work, handling complicated tasks, stressful situations, teamwork, time pressures, and unscheduled or frequently changing tasks
• Exposure to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)
• Ability to travel, via walking or other method, up to 0.50 miles between job-related locations
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally carry items
• Teleworking or alternative work schedule options may be offered after six months of employment, based on business needs
• Bureau assignment cannot be guaranteed and is based on business need

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.