Legal Support Specialist – Criminal

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About the Position

This position is responsible for providing specialized secretarial support to attorneys by preparing legal documents such as petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, complaints, and indictments.

About the Office of the County Attorney

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

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Growth and stability since 1871

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

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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 up to one year of the experience requirement

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of a post-secondary secretarial training program and a paralegal training program

We Also Value

• Applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience, a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school, a legal secretary training program, or work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary

Job Contributions

• Under the direction of staff attorneys, assist with the preparation and filing of correspondence, legal documents, and briefs from hard copy, oral, or mechanical dictation on a personal computer

• Type and prepare complaints, indictments, and related charging documents. Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries

• File documents with the court, create and maintain case files, and enter and retrieve case information from various databases. Utilize external databases to access and retrieve criminal history and case information

• Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservation calendar

• Photocopy/scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other documents/materials

• Redact documents for disclosure/discovery. Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses

• Hand deliver and pick up documents on and off-site. Pick up, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail

• Answer multi-line telephone, screen, and transfer calls, take messages, answer general information questions from the public, other County departments, and outside agencies. Receive and greet incoming visitors

Working Conditions

• Hybrid schedule is available after six months depending on business needs

• Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

• Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet

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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