Maricopa County ยท 2 days ago
Legal Support Assistant
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $26.50/hr
1+ years expMaricopa County is the largest public defender office in the country, dedicated to providing effective legal representation to clients unable to afford legal counsel. The Legal Support Assistant role involves delivering clerical support to attorneys, managing communications, and assisting with case file organization to ensure justice is served.
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Responsibilities
Answer a multi-line telephone, managing incoming calls by screening, directing, and transferring to appropriate staff
Assist callers and in-person customers by relaying information regarding their assigned attorney as well as upcoming court dates
Prepare routine legal and administrative correspondence
Assist with the organization of digital and physical case files; file documents, prepare court calendars, and process closed files
Photocopy and distribute memos, correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents for the assigned unit, group, or division
Serve as backup to legal secretaries, justice system clerks, front office receptionists, and office aides
Manage incoming mail and electronic minute entries; verify intended recipient; sort, date stamp, and log due dates; calendar events; verify the information against case file; disperse documents to the appropriate staff
Prepare transcription from electronic media (e.g., audiotape, CD)
Attend court hearings per assigned schedule or as needed for coverage, documenting information such as attorney assignments and future court dates, organizing documents, and providing support to the attorney handling scheduled hearings
Qualification
Required
One year of clerical experience within an indigent defense office, legal, court, criminal justice system, insurance, or real estate environment
High school diploma or GED
Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Benefits
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid and alternative schedule available
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Company
Maricopa County
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