Legal Support Specialist

Maricopa County

. Provide specialized administrative and support services to attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing specialized administrative support within a legal environment, including proficiency in legal document preparation and case management. Capable of coordinating schedules, managing deadlines, and utilizing legal databases effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Legal Document PreparationCase Management SoftwareExperience in Legal SettingCertificate from Accredited Secretarial SchoolValid Arizona Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Pleadings PreparationDocument FilingDeadline TrackingData RetrievalCalendar Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ICISPACERProlawVideo Conferencing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of Completion from Accredited Secretarial School

Industry Keywords

Legal SecretaryCivil Services DivisionCourt FilingDepositions CoordinationSafety-Sensitive Position

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialized administrative and support services to attorneys and paralegals in the Civil Services Division
Type and prepare pleadings, subpoenas, documents, correspondence, and briefs for court filing
Coordinate case files, file documents, and maintain calendars for attorneys
Review pleadings and court Minute Entries to accurately track deadlines
Use case management software to maintain electronic case files, draft documents, and track and calendar deadlines
Coordinate and schedule depositions, meetings, and other appointments via video, telephone, or in-person
Photocopy and distribute correspondence, notebooks, motions, briefs, files, and other documents
Retrieve data using iCIS, PACER, Prolaw, and other databases
Hand-deliver and pick up documents on and off-site and distribute mail
Travel to various County locations for meetings and trainings as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of experience in a legal setting and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire
Thorough background check
Drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Online application submission required
Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school or legal secretary training program (valued)
Work experience in a private law firm or prosecuting agency as a legal secretary (valued)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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