Posting Date
08/18/26Application Deadline
08/22/26Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.50 - $21.25 hourlyFull Pay Range: $18.50 - $29.50 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
UnclassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
This Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system.
This recruitment will be used to fill both general- and grant-funded positions.
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 with hybrid and alternative work schedules
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
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis
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/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment
Job Contributions
Organize case files for close-out and storage; enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database
Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, Superior Court database, among others
Pull case files for court calendar and file documents with the court
Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry
Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
Assist with document delivery runs between downtown buildings
Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages
Review electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
Type subpoenas
Entering data into database software
Update discovery log, upload discovery, and scan documents
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/or pull a mail cart weighing 25 – 40 pounds
A hybrid or alternative 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
Selection Procedure
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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.
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Skills Required
- One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
- High school diploma or GED
- Post-secondary education may substitute for minimum experience on a year-for-year basis
- Pass a thorough pre-employment background check and/or fingerprint investigation
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, where applicable
- Ability to travel to various county locations using a personal or county vehicle
- Ability to lift boxes or pull a mail cart weighing 25–40 pounds
- Maintain current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
- Clerical or customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment
What We Do
Maricopa County is the nation's fourth most populous county, with a government dedicated to improving residents' lives through various public services.
