Legal Support Assistant - Victim Services

Posting Date

04/20/23

Application Deadline

04/25/23

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

As the Legal Support Assistant, you will perform 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

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

We Require

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of experience performing specialized clerical duties
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

We Also Value

• Customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment.
• Clerical experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

Job Contributions

• Review, retrieve and distribute Victim Information Sheets daily
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including motor vehicle department, justice court database, and superior court database, among others
• Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, take messages
• Review electronic minute entry folder. Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• Prepare case for assignment and generate corresponding case-related documents
• Maintain a current terminal operator certification with Department of Public Safety
• Retrieve and distribute database reminders
• Generate notifications as required by Victim Rights' statutes
• Organize case files for close-out and storage. Enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database

Working Conditions

• Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle
• Ability to lift boxes and pull mailcart weighing 25 – 40 pounds
• Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
• Hybrid and alternative work schedules are available upon successful completion of the 6-12-month probationary period

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• 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
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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