Restitution Specialist

Crime victims deserve the opportunity to seek restitution, and you can help by becoming a Restitution Specialist in our office!

As a Restitution Specialist, you will provide supportive services to crime victims, assisting them at restitution hearings, and coordinating with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to provide valuable assistance throughout the victim restitution process. You will be responsible for the legal restitution clerical work of the Victim Services Division.

You have a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others!

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. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

• Perform work with a greater purpose: make a difference in crime victim's lives
• Participate in charity drives throughout the year
• Intrinsic values: honesty, diligence, service to others, and self-care Exceptional work-life balance: teleworking is offered based on business needs
• Individual and collective awards for our various programs and for our leadership in the field, innovative programs, and for going above and beyond the services to victims
• Division-wide training and various opportunities for training to advance victims' rights
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System; this defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Three years of experience performing progressively responsible legal, court, justice system, or administrative support‑related experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Post‑secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year‑for‑year basis

• Collect, assemble, organize, and maintain restitution information and case files;
  Monitor the progress of restitution requests
• Coordinate with attorneys, victim advocates, and staff members to obtain restitution information from victims and prepare required paperwork for court
• Review and determine the sufficiency of restitution information
• Identify, develop, and recommend new or revised restitution processes and programs
• Maintain a database of contacts and phone numbers for business and insurance victims
• Redact and scan restitution documents into the data system as required
• Disclose restitution documents to the defense attorney and prepare restitution motions for the assigned attorney

• Mostly office setting in a high volume, fast‑paced environment that requires extended periods of sitting while completing computer activities
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire
• 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
• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and training, utilizing personal or County vehicles
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• A hybrid 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