Legal Support Specialist – Criminal

Maricopa County

. Provide legal secretarial support to attorneys in the Criminal Division .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $22 - $37 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal secretarial support, including preparation and filing of legal documents, case management, and effective communication with attorneys and clients. Proficient in handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality in a legal environment.

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Legal Document PreparationCase ManagementMulti-Line Telephone HandlingDocument RedactionLegal Setting Experience

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Hard Skills

TypingFiling Legal DocumentsPreparing ComplaintsRetrieving Case InformationDocument ScanningScheduling InterviewsMaintaining Case FilesData EntryDocument DeliveryMail Sorting

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentoringCommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certificate of Completion from Accredited Secretarial SchoolLegal Secretary Training Program

Industry Keywords

Criminal DivisionLegal ProceedingsConfidentialityDiscoveryCourt FilingsVictim and Witness InterviewsBackground InvestigationSafety-Sensitive PositionLegal DocumentsCase Files

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal secretarial support to attorneys in the Criminal Division
Prepare and file correspondence, legal documents, and briefs from hard copy, oral, or mechanical dictation
Type and prepare complaints, indictments, and related charging documents
Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
File documents with the court and create and maintain case files
Enter and retrieve case information from databases and access criminal history and case information
Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservation calendars
Photocopy and scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other materials
Redact documents for disclosure and discovery
Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses
Hand-deliver and pick up documents on and off-site
Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail
Answer, screen, and transfer multi-line telephone calls
Take messages and answer general information questions from the public, County departments, and outside agencies
Receive and greet incoming visitors
Collaborate with team members and may mentor or help train colleagues

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 up to one year of the experience requirement
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Drug and alcohol testing requirements apply to positions designated as safety-sensitive
Ability to travel up to 0.50 miles between job-related locations
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally carry items
Applicants must submit online applications
Certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school, legal secretary training program, or legal secretary experience is valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Hybrid or alternative work schedules
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 on-site 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 with a 100% employer match on Day 1