Legal Transcriptionist

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About the Position

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be utilized to their full potential, apply to join our team!

The Legal Transcriptionist provides high-quality documents, transcribed from audio recordings.

About Us

With over 400 employees the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of experience performing specialized clerical duties, which include transcription or secretarial experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for one year of the required experience

We Also Value

• Experience working in the legal field with legal terminology

• Experience in Start/Stop Universal Software

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

Job Contributions

• Listens to recorded witness interviews and transcribes them into written documents

• Reviews documents for completeness and typographical and formatting errors

• Communicates with attorneys and legal staff to process transcription requests in a timely manner

Working Conditions

• Work primarily occurs remotely upon successful completion of the initial training

• Regular exposure to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)

• A position that requires speed and 100% accuracy

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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