Legal Support Specialist

Posting Date

11 / 07 / 25

Application Deadline

11 / 17 / 25

Pay Range

$21.75 - $35.00 hourly

Salary 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

Unclassified

Department

County Attorney

About 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 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

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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 therequiredexperience 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

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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