Legal Support Assistant – Criminal

Posting Date

05/15/23

Application Deadline

05/22/23

Pay Range

$17.00 - $23.00 per hour

The pay range listed above reflects the FULL pay range for this position. 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 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

• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Perform work with a greater purpose

We Require

• One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
• High school diploma or GED
• 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
• Combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• 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

• Review the electronic minute entry folder, retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• Maintain a current terminal operator certification with the Department of Public Safety
• Provide reception relief/coverage, answer multi-line telephone, answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including Motor Vehicle Department, justice court database, and superior court database
• Perform criminal history/criminal records checks and bureau-specific data entry
• Pull case files for court calendar and file documents with the court
• Organize case files for close-out and storage, enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database
• Update discovery log, upload discovery, type subpoenas, and scan documents

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle
• Ability to lift boxes and pull mail carts weighing 25 – 40 pounds

Selection Procedure

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• 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
• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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