Legal Secretary

Two years of experience in legal preparations and proceedings within a legal setting

High school diploma

Experience preparing legal proceedings and preparations in Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency, Mental Health, Delinquency/Dependency/Mental Health Appeals

Intermediate Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English)

Type and prepare legal documents, briefs, petitions, and memoranda from written copy, oral, and/or mechanical dictation for filing in a fast-paced environment

Review documents for completeness, and typographical and formatting errors

Transcribe witness interviews from cassette tapes, CDs, and/or digital recordings

Access information electronically from the Court and update internal case tracking systems; use internal case tracking systems and intra/internet to answer inquiries for attorneys, staff and clients

Create, maintain and update case management records accurately and in a timely manner

Answer multi-line telephone, screen and transfer calls, take messages, and direct visitors

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 material

Support attorneys who represent persons who have been charged with, and/or been convicted of crimes, some of which may include traumatic subject matter

Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations

Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities

Ability to lift boxes, floor to waist, up to 25 pounds and carry, push, or pull a distance of 15 feet

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.