Legal Support Clerk

Posting Date: 08/24/26   Application Deadline: 09/02/26

About The Position

Are you eager to start your career in the Criminal Justice field? Do you want to make a tangible difference in your community and in the lives of crime victims? Then come be a part of the Victim Services team, where administrative and advocacy professionals are making an impact every day!

As a Legal Support Assistant, you'll handle a variety of specialized, entry-level clerical support duties. You'll be responsible for preparing cases for assignment, managing general administrative and court tasks, and providing statutory notifications. You'll also research case information from databases, communicate essential criminal justice information to victims, and distribute mail.

Note: This is a grant-funded position, contingent upon continued grant funding.

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!

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to support crime victims
• Enter and retrieve case information from various databases
• Perform statistical data collection and tracking
• Research and communicate case information
• Prepare cases for assignment and generate corresponding case-related documents
• Attend monthly Victim Compensation Board meetings and take minutes at meetings
• Enter decisions rendered by the Victim Compensation Board
• Enter new applications in a specialized data system and build Victim Compensation claims
• Update the Victim Compensation Board Meeting Agenda and Public Notice
• Maintain compliance with the Victim Compensation Program rules
• Provide reception relief/coverage; answer multi-line telephone – answer general information questions, transfer calls, take messages
• Review an electronic minute entry folder; retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries
• Retrieve and distribute data-based reminders
• Generate notifications as required by Victim Rights statutes
• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with co-workers and crime victims using principles of good customer service
• Communicate court hearing information to victims
• Victim contact to inform of case-related events
• Assist in training new Legal Support Assistants
• Work with crime victims
• Work in the presence of or with a trained canine that comforts victims

Requirements

• Two years of administrative experience
• 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

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.

Working Conditions

• Mostly office setting – cubicles in open floor plan
• Ability to work efficiently in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Requires long periods of sitting/standing at desk/computer
• 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
• Exposure to graphic and violent materials

A hybrid work schedule can be considered after your first 6 months of employment, based on business needs at the time of the request.

Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $23.31 hourly

Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $32.50 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.

Benefits

• 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 our on-site center 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% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy: Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ