Legal Support Specialist

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About the Position

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment where organization and responsiveness are key to success?

The Legal Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting attorneys within the JD/JS division, serving as a central point of contact for clients, courts, and external partners. This position blends client interaction with detailed administrative and legal responsibilities, including drafting documents, managing calendars, and coordinating case activities. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys multitasking, takes initiative, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative legal team.

About The Office of Public Advocate

The Office of the Public Advocate seeks professionals, both attorneys, and legal staff members, to join our legal defense team!

We're committed to the mission of protecting the fundamental rights of our clients. We're dedicated to providing effective legal representation to all indigent persons, those individuals who are not able to afford the services of private lawyers, when appointed by the Maricopa County Superior Court. Our clients include juveniles charged with criminal offenses, parents, and children in dependency and severance matters (loss of parental rights), and people facing court-ordered mental health evaluation and treatment.

This position is open to current Maricopa County employees. Judicial Branch (i.e., Adult and Juvenile Probation and Superior Court) employees will not be considered as qualified for this opportunity.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge of legal preparations and legal proceedings

• High school diploma or GED

• A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Experience in conducting client interviews

• Previous work in a criminal defense office

• Experience in Juvenile Severance/Dependency

Job Contributions

• Serve as liaison between attorney, clients and external agencies

• Meet with clients and conduct cursory interviews on case status

• Accept phone calls from clients on behalf of attorneys; immediately responding to time sensitive matters, forwarding messages, and entering notes of conversations in a shared database

• Draft letters, reports to the court, and other memorandum for attorneys

• Schedule appointments for attorneys with clients

• Attend meetings with other system partners or service providers to assist client and attorney with case (i.e. CFT, TDMs, BID)

• Additional duties and special projects as assigned

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with bright lighting and requires prolonged periods in a stationary position, constant viewing of a computer monitor or screen, frequent computer use involving repetitive hand and wrist movements, and occasional exposure to outdoor heat and sunlight

• Exposure to traumatic subject matter (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Travel to and from court locations. Frequent interruptions and handling multiple tasks may be frequent occurrences. Alternative schedules are available after the training period based on business needs

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.

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