Litigation Support Clerk

Posting Close Date: 

Applicants must submit their completed application by 06-22-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

An uploaded current resume is required for this application. Any application submitted without the required documents will be considered incomplete.

The ability to type 25 words per minute or more, as required by the City of Tucson.

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Litigation Support Clerk position in the City of Tucson’s City Attorney’s Office provides daily support in the preparation of cases for all phases of misdemeanor prosecution in the Criminal Division. This position prepares paperwork and documents related to preparing cases for criminal prosecution.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Litigation Support Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

​ Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains case documents using the case management system by downloading and uploading reports and citations, setting appropriate tasks, reviewing and scanning minute entries, creating and assigning post court tasks, assigning prosecutors, judges, and defense attorneys, and linking associated cases. Submit orders for additional evidence and completes disclosure of evidence as requested. Runs prior arrest checks under City Court, National Crime Information Center, and the Motor Vehicle Department. Schedules officers and sends subpoenas for hearings.

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• Notifies other staff and supervisors of rushed cases, cases requiring assignment, and new evidence or documents added to the case management system. Relays information to other staff members when cases are transferred from one courtroom to another. Communicates with outside agencies to retrieve any missing documents requested by defense counsel, the court, or prosecutors.

• Provides support and acts as a liaison between victims and witnesses throughout the court process by accompanying them to court proceedings, when necessary. Informs victims and witnesses of their legal rights under Federal and State law. Maintains case files and statistical reports of services provided to each victim and/or witness. Prepares and delivers case documents to victims and witnesses to advising and update on current or past cases.

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• Provides input for creating, updating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.  Assists with training of new or less experienced Litigation Support Clerks.

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• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

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Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Work Experience: One (1) year of directly related experience.
License: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License with two (2) years of licensed driving is required.

Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in data entry.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J0121 - Litigation Support Clerk

To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click here.

Compensation Grade

G104

Hourly Range

$19.97 - 29.95 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

City Attorney

Department Link

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Tucson-City-Court/City-Attorneys-Office

Background Check:  This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. 

ABOUT US

Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.

City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.  If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).  Click for more information from ACRD about employment discrimination and how to file a complaint with ACRD 

The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.   

Recruiter Name

Neil Nickol (48268)

Recruiter Email

ccs_hr@tucsonaz.gov

For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.