Legal Support Clerk

MCAO

. 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 specialized clerical support within the justice system, including data entry, case file management, and customer service. Proficient in utilizing various databases for case information retrieval and statistical data tracking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data EntryClerical SupportCustomer ServiceCase File ManagementStatistical Data Collection

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Hard Skills

Data RetrievalStatistical Data TrackingCase Disposition EntriesSubpoena PreparationCriminal History Research

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

MCAO Internal DatabaseMotor Vehicle Department DatabaseJustice Court DatabaseSuperior Court Database

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGEDValid Arizona Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Judicial EnvironmentLaw EnforcementClerical DutiesPublic SafetyBackground Check

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, Superior Court, and other 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 in entering case disposition entries in the MCAO internal database
Provide specialized clerical support within 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 a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for safety-sensitive positions
Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment is valued

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with 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, 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 an 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