Legal Liaison

About The Role

The Legal Liaison functions as the liaison between the public and Office divisions regarding requests for records. This position is responsible for processing public records requests, summons, complaints and subpoenas, as well as requests from County counsel, various County departments, and contracted attorneys assigned to represent MCSO in legal action. This position is also responsible for managing the Legal Hold process.

Responsibilities

• Documents production and ensures a timely response.
• Accepts legal service for all current MCSO staff members and, when necessary, provides testimony regarding the records produced by the Legal Liaison Section.
• Advises staff when subpoenas are received for testimony and ensures, when needed, that staff contacts counsel representing MCSO.
• Reviews and analyzes various court filings inclusive of motions, subpoenas, and complaints for content and required action.
• Analyzes and reviews public records requests for content and appropriate action responsive to the requests.
• Collaborates with attorneys and witnesses and distributes subpoenas for testimony.
• Researches, obtains, redacts, and duplicates Office records responsive to legal requests.
• Retrieves and analyzes information from JMS/RMS and CAD databases regarding current/past inmates and charges.
• Drafts and prepares reports and correspondence pertaining to cases.
• Accepts and processes monies received from public records requests.
• Prioritizes and sends out material and forms in accordance with the rules of the court.
• Tracks claims against the Office and manages records according to status.
• Ensures records are distributed within the legal time limits.
• Enters requests for records and receives data from databases.
• Interacts with County Risk Management, County Counsel, outside appointed counsel, and other law enforcement agencies regarding litigation matters and MCSO records.
• Provides the public and other entities with proper forms to file requests for MCSO records.
• Accepts proper legal service for MCSO employees.
• Provides customer service via telephone, email and in person.
• Processes inmate requests.
• Maintains good attendance to perform tasks as scheduled and/or assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Two (2) years' experience in a legal and/or law enforcement setting that includes knowledge of processing legal preparations and legal proceedings. OR Combined Education And Experience Qualifications: Post secondary education may substitute for one (1) year of the minimum qualifications combined with experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Other Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire. Obtain Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) within one (1) month of hire; with renewal required annually.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Legal terminology, principles, and procedures. Arizona Rules of Evidence, Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure regarding rules governing discovery, Arizona Public Records Law, and other legal resources released according to Office Policy and public records procedures.
• Skills: Operating office equipment, including media recording devices. Preparing detailed correspondence for internal and external audiences. Ability to Review motions, subpoenas, complaints, and requests for records and independently determine most efficient method for processing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. The following environments described are only representative of how the essential job tasks are currently performed or envisioned. As such, in order to accommodate a disability or limitation, the essential job tasks may be performed in ways other than described on these pages.

Pay

Pay Range MIN - MID - MAX $21.75 - $29.13 - $36.50

Schedule

4/10 schedule based on business needs