Maricopa County, AZ - Legal Support Clerk

Posting Date
12/31/24

Application Deadline
01/07/25

Pay Range
$19.75 - $29.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
County Attorney

About the Position
Looking to begin your legal career? Start as our Legal Support Clerk!
The Legal Support Clerk performs a variety of journey-level specialized clerical support duties in the justice system, such as preparing and processing specialized paperwork, providing information to the public and other agencies, and responding to concerns from the public and other agencies.
Now's not the time to wait or hesitate, but to make your move. You were built for change! Apply to be part of our team!
About Us
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. 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
Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

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

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

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

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We Require
Two years of experience performing specialized clerical such as: drafting memos and correspondence, gathering data for reports,and providing customer service duties

High school diploma or GED

A combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value
Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment

Job Contributions
Locate, order, pull, create, and organize case files

Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, and Superior Court database, among others

Perform statistical data collection and tracking and prepare various correspondence

Assist in entering case disposition entries

Research persons' information in state and national criminal history databases

Maintain a current TOC with Department of Public Safety

Enter data in case management system using information provided by law enforcement

Assist in scanning and uploading case files and documents such as certified criminal history records

Working Conditions
Work is mostly performed in a high-volume, fast-paced legal office environment

Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities

May require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business

Ability to lift boxes and/or pull mailcart weighing 25 - 40 pounds

Hybrid and alternative work schedules are available upon successful completion of the 6-12-month probationary period

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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