Legal Support Specialist

Posting Date

06/22/26

Application Deadline

06/24/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.75 - $25.06 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.75 - $35.00 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

Step into a pivotal role where you help keep high‑stakes legal work moving smoothly and efficiently. As a Case Manager, you will serve as the legal assistant to your assigned attorney, supporting parents involved in Juvenile Court proceedings by keeping cases organized, coordinating calendars, and facilitating communication. You’ll manage electronic files, work closely with clients and Court staff, and ensure key systems stay accurate and up to date.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys juggling multiple priorities, and is motivated by work that truly makes a difference in people’s lives.

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, with hybrid 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% 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

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

• High school diploma or GED

• Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis 

We Also Value

• Legal Secretary experience in juvenile dependency/severance law

• Experience preparing correspondence and legal documentation

• Experience with legal proceedings

• Experience working with ICIS

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job Contributions

• Serves as liaison between the attorney, clients, and external agencies       

• Meets with clients regarding case status and updates the case tracking database as needed

• Accepts phone calls from clients on behalf of attorneys

• Responds to time-sensitive matters, forwards messages, and enters notes in a shared database.

• Drafts legal documents, letters, or other memoranda for attorneys

• Maintains attorney court calendars; finds coverage as needed; tracks hearings, filing deadlines, and other critical dates related to cases      

• Schedules appointments with clients and other stakeholders

• Serves as backup for other support staff

Working Conditions

• Standing and/or sitting for long period of times indoors

• May be required to lift, carry, or push 25-35 pounds for 300 feet

• Frequent exposure to traumatic subject matter, interruptions, time pressures, high volume of work, handling multiple or complicated tasks, unscheduled or changing tasks, working closely with others, and public contact

• Hybrid work schedule options are available after training 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?subject=ADA%20Accommodations

to initiate the interactive process.

 

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