Legal Support Clerk at Maricopa County

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

30.5

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Duties, Customer Service, Data Entry, Research, Statistical Data Collection, Case Management, Legal Documentation, Communication, Organization, Problem Solving

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Posting Date 01/04/26 Application Deadline 01/08/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $22.81 hourly Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $30.50 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. Job Type Unclassified Department County Attorney About the Position Looking to begin your legal career? Start as our Legal Support Clerk! The Legal Support Clerk performs a variety of journey-level specialized clerical support duties in the justice system, such as preparing and processing specialized paperwork, providing information to the public and other agencies, and responding to concerns from the public and other agencies. Now's not the time to wait or hesitate, but to make your move. You were built for change! Apply to be part of our team! About Us We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. And we are proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team! Proud to Offer 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 our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience performing specialized clerical duties such as drafting memos and correspondence, gathering data for reports, and providing customer service duties High school diploma or GED Post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum experience on a year-for-year basis Other Requirements Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire The Maricopa County Attorney's Office requires a thorough background check of all successful candidates and is authorized to test prospective employees for the presence of illegally accessed drugs. Drug testing is conducted once an offer has been extended and prior to placement We Also Value Clerical/customer service experience in a law office, judicial, or law enforcement environment Job Contributions Locate, order, pull, create, and organize case files Enter and retrieve case information from various databases, including the Motor Vehicle Department, Justice Court database, and Superior Court database, among others Perform statistical data collection and tracking Prepare various correspondence Research persons' information in state and national criminal history databases Maintain a current TOC with the Department of Public Safety Enter data in the case management system using information provided by law enforcement Assist in entering case disposition entries Assist in scanning and uploading case files and documents, such as certified criminal history records Working Conditions Mostly office setting in high high-volume, fast-paced legal office environment Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities May require travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business Ability to lift boxes and/or pull a mailcart weighing 25 – 40 pounds Hybrid and alternative work schedules are available upon successful completion of the 6–12-month probationary period Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

Responsibilities

The Legal Support Clerk performs specialized clerical support duties in the justice system, including preparing paperwork and providing information to the public. Responsibilities also include data entry and maintaining case files.