Legal Support Specialist

Posting Date 12/19/25 Application Deadline 12/22/25 Pay Range $21.00 - $35.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The 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 This position is responsible for providing specialized secretarial support to attorneys by preparing legal documents such as petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, complaints, and indictments. We need a very dependable, reliable person, who takes initiative, works well under pressure, and is very self-reliant. This position will be located at 3131 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85009. About Maricopa County Attorneys Office 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 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 exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings High school diploma or GED Successful completion of a post-secondary secretarial training program, a paralegal training program, or post-secondary education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement We Also Value Preference may be given to applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience, a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school, a legal secretary training program, or to those with work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary Job Contributions Under the direction of deputy county attorneys, assist with the preparation and filing of correspondence, legal documents, and briefs Type and prepare petitions and related charging documents File documents with the court Create and maintain case files Enter and retrieve case information from various databases Utilize external databases to access and retrieve criminal history and case information Pull case files for court calendars Photocopy/scan discovery, probation materials, and other documents/materials Redact documents for disclosure/discovery Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries Hand deliver and pick up documents on and off-site Pick up, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail Answer multi-line telephone, screen and transfer calls, take messages, answer general information questions from the public, other County departments, and outside agencies, receive and greet incoming visitors Maintain conference room reservation calendar Working Conditions Works at least one holiday a year, is a backup for one holiday per year, and backs up the weekend Legal Support Specialist several times per year Hybrid work is available after six months, based on business needs Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. It requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities and related tasks Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet 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. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizonas 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!