Legal Support Assistant

MCAO

. Prepare cases for assignment and generate corresponding case-related documents .

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 proficiency in case management, including preparation and processing of legal documents, while ensuring compliance with Victim Compensation Program rules. Strong ability to communicate effectively with victims and manage administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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Case ManagementVictim Compensation ProcessingClerical Experience in Law OfficeBilingual in English and SpanishAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Case PreparationData EntryStatistical Data TrackingDocument ReviewLegal Document ProcessingDatabase ManagementVictim Information ProcessingRedaction AssistanceMail ProcessingMinute Entry Review

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Tools & Technologies

Database SystemsLetter Folding Machine

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDValid Arizona Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Victims’ Rights StatutesVictim Compensation ProgramJudicial EnvironmentLaw Enforcement EnvironmentClerical Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare cases for assignment and generate corresponding case-related documents
Manage general administrative and court tasks
Provide statutory notifications required by Victims’ Rights statutes
Research case information using databases, police reports, case forms, and court documents
Communicate essential criminal justice information and respond to victim inquiries
Retrieve and distribute database reminders
Review and interpret minute entries and court orders
Handle incoming calls, answer general questions, route calls, take detailed messages, and return calls
Provide coverage of the main reception desk
Collect and track statistical data
Enter and retrieve case information from various databases
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
Review and distribute incoming mail
Process Victim Compensation Delinquency claims and applications
Enter applications into 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 required
Drug testing after an offer has been extended and prior to placement
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 and from various county locations for meetings and trainings, utilizing personal or county vehicle
Ability to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to read/write/speak fluently in both English and Spanish (valued)
Clerical experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment (valued)
Customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment (valued)

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
Eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek