Legal Support Assistant

Posting Date

01/19/26

Final date to receive applications

01/23/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.50 - $20.50 hourly

Full Pay Range: $18.50 - $26.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This 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

This Legal Support Assistant, assigned to the Intake Bureau, performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system.

About Us

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!

Proud to Offer

* Work with a greater purpose

* Tuition reimbursement

* Exceptional work-life balance

* 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 exclusively

* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

* Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

* Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

* Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

* One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties

* High school diploma or GED

Other Requirements

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.

We Also Value

Clerical and/or customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

Job Contributions

* Receive and greet incoming visitors

* Answer the bureau phone line

* Monitor the bureau's email inbox

* Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers, both in person and via telephone

* Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail

* Log incoming case submittals from law enforcement agencies

* Copy, scan, and upload case-related documents into the case management system

* Assist with document delivery runs

* Retrieve case information from various court and law enforcement agency databases

* Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry with exceptional accuracy

* Document and maintain monthly work statistics

* Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety

Working Conditions

* Mostly office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

* Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities

* Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle

* Ability to lift boxes and pull a mailcart weighing 25 - 40 pounds

Selection Procedure

* Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

* 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.

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