Legal Support Assistant

Posting Date 05/27/26 Application Deadline 05/31/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $18.50 - $20.50 hourly Full Pay Range: $18.50 - $26.50 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 Are you eager to start your career in the Criminal Justice field? Do you want to make a tangible difference in your community and in the lives of crime victims? Then come be a part of the Victim Services team, where administrative and advocacy professionals are making an impact every day! As a Legal Support Assistant, you'll handle a variety of specialized, entry-level clerical support duties. You'll be responsible for preparing cases for assignment, managing general administrative and court tasks, and providing statutory notifications. You'll also research case information from databases, communicate essential criminal justice information to victims, and distribute mail. About Us 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 Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid schedule options 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% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require One year of experience performing specialized clerical duties High school diploma or GED Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis Other Requirements Valid Arizona driver's license upon hire 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 We Also Value Clerical experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment Customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment. The ability to read/write/speak fluently in both English and Spanish. Job Contributions Works with a team to support crime victims Develops and maintains positive and productive working relationships with co-workers, advocates, prosecutors, leadership and crime victims using principles of good customer service Prepares cases for assignment, reviews and generates corresponding case-related documents Retrieves and distributes database reminders Review and interpret court documents such as minute entries/court orders Generates notifications as required by Victims' Rights statutes Responsible for handling division incoming calls, using multi-line telephone- answering general questions, routing calls and taking detailed messages and returning calls. Responsible for coverage of main reception desk Performs statistical data collection and tracking of information Organizes and prioritizes tasks effectively Enters and retrieves case information from various databases Researches case related information by reviewing police reports, case forms and court documents Responds to victim inquiries in coordination with Victim Services staff Prepares, processes and uploads Post-Conviction forms into the database Processes and documents Victim Information Forms Assists with redaction Operates letter folding machine Assembles packets to be mailed Assists with reviewing and distribution of incoming mail Processes Victim Compensation Delinquency for claims and applications Enters applications in a specialized data system and creates/assigns Victim Compensation cases Attends and sets up for monthly Victim Compensation Board meetings and record decisions Maintains compliance with the Victim Compensation Program rules Prepares Victim Compensation Board minutes and updates/posts Public Notice Complies with grant requirements and meets programmatic deadlines Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims Working Conditions Mostly office setting-cubicles in open floor plan Ability to work efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment Requires long periods of sitting/standing at desk/computer Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and perform duties at 90% accuracy Ability to travel to and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle Ability to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 25 pounds Exposure to graphic and violent materials A hybrid work schedule can be considered after your first 6 months of employment. This is based on the business needs at the time of the request Selection Procedure 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact ... to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona's Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!