Posting Date 04/23/24 Application Deadline 04/30/24 Pay Range $20.15 - $32.00 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The 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 This position is responsible for providing specialized secretarial support to attorneys by preparing legal documents such as petitions, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, complaints, and indictments. About the Office of the County Attorney 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 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 and knowledge of legal documents and proceedings High school diploma or GED Post-secondary education may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement Other Requirements Successful completion of a post-secondary secretarial training program and a paralegal training program We Also Value Applicants with previous Maricopa County Attorney's Office experience, a certificate of completion from an accredited secretarial school, a legal secretary training program, or work experience in a public or private law firm as a legal secretary Job Contributions Under the direction of staff attorneys, assist with the preparation and filing of correspondence, legal documents, and briefs from hard copy, oral, or mechanical dictation on a personal computer Type and prepare complaints, indictments, and related charging documents. Retrieve and distribute electronic pleadings and minute entries File documents with the court, create and maintain case files, and enter and retrieve case information from various databases. Utilize external databases to access and retrieve criminal history and case information Pull case files for court calendars and maintain conference room reservation calendar Photocopy/scan discovery, adult probation packets, and other documents/materials Redact documents for disclosure/discovery. Schedule interviews with victims and witnesses Hand deliver and pick up documents on and off-site. Pick up, sort, and distribute incoming and outgoing mail Answer multi-line telephone, screen, and transfer calls, take messages, answer general information questions from the public, other County departments, and outside agencies. Receive and greet incoming visitors Working Conditions Hybrid schedule is available after six months depending on business needs Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet 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. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for the fastest-growing county in the nation, with over 4 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!