Legal Support Specialist: Fast-Paced Case & Calendar

Jobtailor; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ seeks a capable legal secretary to support attorneys in the Civil Services Division. You will type and prepare pleadings, coordinate case files, maintain calendars, and file documents for court submissions for a busy county office.

This role requires two years of legal experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with ICIS, PACER, Prolaw, and case management software. A valid Arizona driver's license and ability to lift up to 20 pounds complete the

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 the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
• Thorough background check required
• Drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
• Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience valued
• Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program valued
• Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary valued
• Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized administrative and support services to attorneys and paralegals
• Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and briefs for court filing
• Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys
• Review pleadings and court Minute Entries to track deadlines accurately
• Use case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, and track deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, meetings, and other appointments
• Photocopy and distribute correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents
• Retrieve data using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases
• Hand-deliver and pick up documents on and off-site and distribute mail
• Travel to and from various County locations for meetings and trainings as needed
• Work in an office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Skills

Legal document preparation

Case management

Pleadings review

Deadline tracking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Secretarial/Legal training certificate

Tools

ICIS

PACER

Prolaw

Case Management Software

Job description

Jobtailor in Phoenix, AZ seeks a capable legal secretary to support attorneys in the Civil Services Division. You will type and prepare pleadings, coordinate case files, maintain calendars, and file documents for court submissions for a busy county office.

This role requires two years of legal experience, a high school diploma or GED, and familiarity with ICIS, PACER, Prolaw, and case management software. A valid Arizona driver's license and ability to lift up to 20 pounds complete the