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Qualifications
Two years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge in legal preparations and legal proceedings
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of 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
Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience
Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program
Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary
Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities and related tasks
You may be required to drive a personal or county-owned vehicle to travel to and from various county locations
Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet
The position becomes eligible for telework after a six-month period
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and ******* testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Benefits
$21.00 - $34.00 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification
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
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
Responsibilities
Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and/or briefs for court filing
Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys
Review various types of pleadings and court Minute Entries to accurately track deadlines
Uses case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, and track and calendar deadlines
Coordinate and schedule various types of appointments, such as depositions and meetings via video, telephone, or in-person
Photocopies and distributes correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents as needed
Data retrieval using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases as needed
Hand-delivers and picks up documents on and off-site and distributes mail as needed
Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with stressful situations
Job description
Posting Date

10/02/24

Application Deadline

10/12/24

Pay Range

$21.00 - $34.00 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 administrative and support services to the attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division.

About The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO)

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. The dedicated professionals at MCAO play a critical role in keeping our community safe and are committed to doing the right things for the right reasons. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!

About The Civil Services Division

The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, to include Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.

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
• 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
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require
• Two years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge in legal preparations and legal proceedings
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements
• Must currently possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of 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. Testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement

We Also Value
• Previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience
• Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program
• Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary

Job Contributions
• Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and/or briefs for court filing
• Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys
• Review various types of pleadings and court Minute Entries to accurately track deadlines
• Uses case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, and track and calendar deadlines
• Coordinate and schedule various types of appointments, such as depositions and meetings via video, telephone, or in-person
• Photocopies and distributes correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents as needed
• Data retrieval using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases as needed
• Hand-delivers and picks up documents on and off-site and distributes mail as needed

Working Conditions
• Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with stressful situations. Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities and related tasks. You may be required to drive a personal or county-owned vehicle to travel to and from various county locations. Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet
• The position becomes eligible for telework after a six-month 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 ******* testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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