Legal Secretary

2 weeks ago

Phoenix, United States Maricopa County Full time

Posting Date

04/18/24

Application Deadline

04/23/24

Pay Range

$20.15 - $32.00 hourly

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Defender

About the Position
- The Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office is searching for a hard-working Legal Secretary with excellent communication and organizational skills to join our team. The Legal Secretary provides secretarial support services to our attorneys, which include the preparation of legal documents, handling of case files, performing reception tasks, transcription, and analysis of data.
- About the Office of the Public Defender
- With over 400 employees, the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
- Proud to Offer- Perform work with a greater purpose-
- Tuition Reimbursement-
- Growth and stability since 1871-
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County-
- Exceptional work-life balance-
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents-
- Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System-
- Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves-
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1-
- Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts-
- Employee discounts for goods and services-
- Learn more at- Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ- We Require- Two years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge in legal preparations and legal proceedings-
- High school diploma-
- Post-secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis-
- Valid Arizona driver’s license upon hire- We Also Value- Criminal law office, indigent defense, and legal secretary experience-
- Secretarial experience, which includes dealing with law-related matters such as might be found in a law, insurance, or real estate office-
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)- Job Contributions- Type and prepare legal documents, briefs, petitions, and memoranda from written copy, oral, or mechanical dictation in a fast-paced environment-
- Transcribe witness interviews from cassette tapes, CDs, and digital recordings-
- Perform as a receptionist for assigned unit or floor, answer a multi-line telephone, screen and transfer calls, direct visitors, sort and distribute mail-
- Translate brief letters or documents into or from Spanish/English; compose brief Spanish letters; interpret for Spanish-speaking individuals; interpret for visitors who speak Spanish-
- Coordinate case files and calendars; file documents in hard files; prepare court calendars; schedule meetings, interviews, and legal calls for attorneys-
- Photocopy documents, correspondence, notebooks, books, motions, briefs, files, and other confidential materialsAccess information electronically from the Court and update internal case tracking systems; use internal case tracking systems and intra/internet to answer questions for attorneys, staff, and clients-
- Hand-deliver and/or pick up documents/items on and off-site-
- May supervise clerical staff in the absence of a supervisor- Working Conditions- Ability to lift 10 - 25 pounds floor to waist and waist to shoulderSelection ProcedureMust 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.

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