Legal Support Assistant

Maricopa County

. Support crime victims as part of the Victim Services team .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJunior💰 $19 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in victim support services, case management, and compliance with legal documentation and procedures. Proficient in clerical duties within law enforcement or judicial environments, with strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

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Victim Support ServicesClerical Experience in Law OfficeBilingual in English and SpanishData Entry and Case ManagementCompliance with Victim Compensation Program

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementStatistical Data CollectionDocument PreparationDatabase ManagementVictim Compensation ProcessingCourt Document ReviewPost-Conviction Form ProcessingMail Assembly and DistributionAttention to DetailHigh-Volume Clerical Duties

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Specialized Data SystemLetter Folding Machine

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Arizona Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Victim ServicesJudicial EnvironmentLaw EnforcementVictim CompensationGrant Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support crime victims as part of the Victim Services team
Prepare cases for assignment and review/generate case-related documents
Manage administrative and court tasks and distribute statutory notifications
Retrieve and distribute database reminders
Review and interpret court documents such as minute entries and court orders
Handle incoming calls, answer general questions, route calls, take detailed messages, and return calls
Cover the main reception desk
Perform statistical data collection and track information
Enter and retrieve case information from various databases
Research case-related information by reviewing police reports, case forms, and court documents
Respond to victim inquiries in coordination with Victim Services staff
Prepare, process, and upload Post-Conviction forms
Process and document Victim Information Forms
Assist with redaction
Operate a letter folding machine
Assemble packets for mailing
Assist with reviewing and distributing incoming mail
Process Victim Compensation Delinquency claims and applications
Enter applications in a specialized data system and create/assign Victim Compensation cases
Attend and set up monthly Victim Compensation Board meetings and record decisions
Maintain compliance with Victim Compensation Program rules
Prepare Victim Compensation Board minutes and update/post Public Notice
Comply with grant requirements and meet programmatic deadlines
Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
Thorough background check
Drug testing after an offer has been extended and prior to placement
Clerical experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment is valued
Customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment is valued
Ability to read/write/speak fluently in both English and Spanish is valued
Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and perform duties at 90% accuracy
Ability to travel to various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing a personal or county vehicle
Ability to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to work with graphic and violent materials

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 the 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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek