About the Position
Join an environment where the work is innovative, and justice is our passion!
This Legal Support Assistant performs a variety of entry-level specialized clerical support duties of limited complexity with established guidelines and procedures within the justice system.
Will you be the one to help us achieve great results? Apply now to inspire a great team!
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
- Perform work with a greater purpose
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
- Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
We Require
- One year of experience performing specialized clerical and customer service duties
- A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
- High school diploma or GED
We Also Value
Job Contributions
- Answer the Diversion Strategies Group main phone line and assist with public and internal inquiries
- Pull defendant reports from the drug testing provider electronic portal and upload reports into MCAO’s case management system, PbK
- Complete various reminders in the Diversion Strategies Group queue, which includes contacting the assigned prosecutor upon notification of a diversion participant’s receipt of a new submittal to MCAO and determine whether the defendant should continue in the diversion program
- Assist with restitution cases, entering specific codes and/or notes into MCAO’s case management system, PbK
- Assist with the processing and review of minute entries uploaded into MCAO’s case management system, PbK
- Assist with the closure of cases in MCAO’s case management system, PbK
- Answer routine case questions received from diversion provider staff
Working Conditions
- Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment
- Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
- Ability to travel to and from various county buildings
- Ability to lift boxes and/or pull mail carts weighing 25 – 40 pounds
- 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
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.
REF: JR6080
