Legal Support Specialist — Public Defender

Maricopa; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

Office of the Public Defender in Maricopa County seeks a Legal Support Assistant to provide crucial clerical support to attorneys and contribute to protecting clients' rights. You will handle routine correspondence, manage case files, and assist with court calendars and scheduling.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of clerical experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• Experience in indigent defense, legal, court, criminal justice system, insurance, or real estate environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Answer a multi-line telephone, managing incoming calls by screening, directing, and transferring to appropriate staff
• Assist callers and in-person customers by relaying information regarding their assigned attorney as well as upcoming court dates
• Prepare routine legal and administrative correspondence
• Assist with the organization of digital and physical case files; file documents, prepare court calendars, and process closed files
• Photocopy and distribute memos, correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents for the assigned unit, group, or division
• Serve as backup to legal secretaries, justice system clerks, front office receptionists, and office aides
• Manage incoming mail and electronic minute entries; verify intended recipient; sort, date stamp, and log due dates; calendar events; verify the information against case file; disperse documents to the appropriate staff
• Prepare transcription from electronic media (e.g., audiotape, CD)
• Attend court hearings per assigned schedule or as needed for coverage, documenting information such as attorney assignments and future court dates, organizing documents, and providing support to the attorney handling scheduled hearings

Skills

Clerical experience

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Office of the Public Defender in Maricopa County seeks a Legal Support Assistant to provide crucial clerical support to attorneys and contribute to protecting clients' rights. You will handle routine correspondence, manage case files, and assist with court calendars and scheduling.

The role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.