Posting Date
09/11/26Application Deadline
09/16/26Pay Range
$22.00 - $36.50 hourlySalary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
County AttorneyAbout the Position
This position is responsible for providing specialized administrative and support services to the attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division.
About the Civil Services Division
The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, including Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on various public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.
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 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
Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Other Requirements
Valid Arizona driver’s license upon 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. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and before placement
We Also Value
Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience
Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program
Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary
Job Contributions
Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and/or briefs for court filing
Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys
Review various types of pleadings and court Minute Entries to accurately track deadlines
Use case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, track and calendar deadlines
Coordinate and schedule various types of appointments, such as depositions and meetings via video, telephone, or in-person
Photocopy and distribute correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents as needed
Data retrieval using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases as needed
Hand-delivers and picks up documents on and off-site and distributes mail as needed
Working Conditions
Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
May be required to travel to and from various County locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or County vehicles
Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet
After a successful six-month period after hire, employees are eligible to telework up to 16 hours per week with supervisor approval. The ability to telework depends on the employee’s position and business needs.
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
- Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
- Successful completion of a background check and/or fingerprint investigation
- Completion of drug and alcohol testing requirements for designated safety-sensitive positions
- Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience
- Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program
- Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary
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.
