Legal Support Assistant

Maricopa County

. Answer a multi-line telephone, managing incoming calls by screening, directing, and transferring to appropriate staff .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills while managing legal correspondence, case files, and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced office environment. Proficient in bilingual communication and familiar with the legal and court systems.

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Clerical ExperienceBilingual (English/Spanish)Legal Correspondence PreparationCase File ManagementCourt Document Organization

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Hard Skills

Legal CorrespondenceCase File OrganizationDocument PreparationTranscriptionMail Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationCustomer ServiceMultitaskingAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

Indigent Defense OfficeLegal EnvironmentCourt SystemCriminal Justice SystemInsuranceReal Estate

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answer a multi-line telephone, managing incoming calls by screening, directing, and transferring to appropriate staff
Assist callers and in-person customers by relaying information regarding their assigned attorney and upcoming court dates
Prepare routine legal and administrative correspondence
Organize digital and physical case files; file documents, prepare court calendars, and process closed files
Photocopy and distribute memos, correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents
Serve as backup to legal secretaries, justice system clerks, front office receptionists, and office aides
Manage incoming mail and electronic minute entries; verify recipients, sort, date stamp, log due dates, calendar events, verify information against case files, and distribute documents
Prepare transcriptions from electronic media
Attend court hearings as scheduled or needed, documenting attorney assignments and future court dates, organizing documents, and supporting attorneys
Work in an office environment involving prolonged stationary periods, computer use, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

One year of clerical experience
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Experience working within an indigent defense office, legal, court, criminal justice system, insurance, or real estate environment
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
Travel to and from court locations
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with alternative work 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 the Maricopa County Kids Club
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 an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek