Legal Assistant, Senior

Description

Local government is a purposeful journey where you can make a difference and help improve life for our thousands of citizens. With over 2000 employees in more than 30 departments, there's sure to be a position for YOU, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. When you work for Pinal County, you'll have access to a wide range of benefits like comprehensive healthcare options and unmatched retirement plans that are the best in Arizona.

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays+ One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions
  - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability –
  Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance
  - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Application Tips

Provide a variety of paraprofessional secretarial support and administrative duties for attorneys in the Pinal County Public Defender's Office and perform duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with County policies.

• Open new files and prepare initial legal documents.
• Obtain all law enforcement agency reports and prepare the files.
• Schedule interviews, trials, hearings, meetings, and attorney's calendar items and notify clients.
• Assist attorney's preparations for trials and hearings.
• File legal papers with courts and process court papers according to court procedures and attorney instructions.
• Type and proofread legal documents, compose and create letters, memoranda, and legal documents from general direction, standard formats, copy, rough draft, and dictation.
• Prepare and edit confidential and sensitive legal documents and maintain confidentiality.
• Review, sort, and distribute mail, maintain attorneys' calendars, answer phones and assist general public by telephone or in person.
• Update files, computer records, and tracking systems and distribute related paperwork.
• Request evidence, such as 911 tapes, photos and other evidence materials and disclose to defense attorney or defendant.
• Receive and send information to and from other agencies and jurisdictions.
• Provide information and assistance within the scope of designated authority.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Update files, case management system (Justice Nexus) and tracking system and distribute related paperwork accordingly.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of secretarial, legal, or clerk experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Arizona residents
  must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Three years of secretarial work in the legal field.

• Knowledge of principles of record keeping, case files, and records management.
• Knowledge of principles and…