Legal Support Clerk

Maricopa County

. Locate, order, pull, create, and organize case files .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $23 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clerical support within the justice system, including data entry, case file management, and public information dissemination. Proficient in utilizing various databases for case information retrieval and statistical data tracking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data EntryClerical SupportCase File ManagementCustomer ServiceStatistical Data Collection

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Hard Skills

Data RetrievalCase Information EntrySubpoena PreparationCriminal History ResearchStatistical Tracking

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Motor Vehicle Department DatabaseJustice Court DatabaseSuperior Court DatabaseMCAO Internal Database

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Arizona Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Clerical DutiesJustice SystemPublic SafetyBackground CheckDrug Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Locate, order, pull, create, and organize case files
Enter and retrieve case information from Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court, and Superior Court databases
Perform statistical data collection and tracking
Prepare correspondence and type a high volume of subpoenas
Research persons' information in state and national criminal history databases
Maintain a current TOC with the Department of Public Safety
Enter data for basket submittals and in-jail submittals using police agency reports
Assist with case disposition entries in the MCAO internal database
Provide clerical support in the justice system
Provide information to the public and other agencies and respond to their concerns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of experience performing specialized clerical duties, such as drafting memos and correspondence, gathering data for reports, and providing customer service
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
Must pass pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Drug and alcohol testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Hybrid and 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
100% employer match on Day 1