NEOGOV · 4 hours ago
Legal Support Assistant
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $20.50/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Legal Support Assistant who will provide exceptional clerical support to attorneys in the Office of the Public Defender. This role is crucial in ensuring effective legal representation and safeguarding clients' rights.
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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
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
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System
Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays
Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Wellness incentives
Life insurance
Disability
Group legal plan
Pet insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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