Maricopa County · 8 hours ago
Legal Support Assistant
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $26.50/hr
1+ years expMaricopa County is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Support Assistant to support attorneys in the Initial Appearance Court. This role involves ensuring that prosecutors have accurate and timely information for bond and release-condition recommendations while performing specialized clerical support duties within the justice system.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a primary point of contact between Initial Appearance Court attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and internal MCAO units to gather and relay critical case information prior to initial appearance proceedings
Communicate directly with law enforcement officers and agency representatives to ensure probable cause statements are complete, thorough, and legally sufficient for court presentation
Conduct criminal history and background checks on defendants, including reviewing prior convictions, probation or parole status, warrants, and failures to appear, and promptly relay relevant information to assigned prosecutors
Assist attorneys in identifying aggravating factors relevant to bond and release conditions, including prior violent offenses, repeat offenses, weapons involvement, and non-compliance with court orders
Organize case files for close-out and storage; enter case disposition and close-out information into the Maricopa County Attorney's Office internal database
Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, Superior Court database, among others
Research case files for the court calendar and file documents with the court
Maintain a current Terminal Operator Certification with the Department of Public Safety
Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone - answer general information questions, transfer calls, and take messages
Review electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
Type subpoenas
Update the discovery log, upload the discovery, and scan documents
Sort and distribute incoming mail
Scan documents into MCAO’s case management system
Qualification
Required
One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs
Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement
Preferred
Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment
Benefits
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
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
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Company
Maricopa County
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