Administrative Clerk

Posting Date

07/24/26

Application Deadline

07/25/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.50 - $22.00 hourly
Full Pay Range: $17.50 - $26.50 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

Legal Defender

About the Position

The Maricopa County Legal Defender is searching for a candidate who’s ready to start an exciting career in the legal field! As an Administrative clerk, you will play an essential role in the office by answering and directing incoming calls, sorting and distributing mail, and updating case files and the case management system.

About Us

The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.

Start your career adventure with us and seek just and equitable treatment for our clients!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• 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% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Six months of clerical experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Six months of experience working in an indigent defense law office
• Six months of experience working in a law firm setting
• Experience with data entry software
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

Job Contributions

• Utilize the database and other templates to complete correspondence for clientele
• Update client addresses when needed
• Make copies and organize documents
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail daily
• Receive, log, and stock supplies and equipment
• Answer multi-line phone, generate a call log, transfer calls, and relay messages to staff
• Move boxes and other large items as needed

Working Conditions

• All work is completed in an office setting
• Must be able to lift, carry, or push 25-35 pounds for 200-300 feet
• This position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time and the ability to project an effective and professional phone persona

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.