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Posting Date 11/13/24
Application Deadline 11/14/24
Pay Range $19.75 - $29.00 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 Are you skilled at organizing different information and documents into case files? Do you thrive in networking with other agencies to obtain necessary information? Can you seamlessly switch between tasks and prioritize multiple responsibilities on the fly, all while staying organized and efficient in a fast-paced environment? If so, you are just the candidate we seek to join the Office of the Legal Defender defense team! As our Client Services Assistant, you will spend your workday collaborating with capital defense teams and gathering evidence and other documents from various agencies for client case files to assist capital teams in saving our clients' lives. About Us The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff who help provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each community member. 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 Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more atWork With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Two years of experience performing office, administrative, and clerical duties 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 and/or education in bio-psychosocial, psycho-educational, emotional, and physical trauma Associate's degree or higher in Social Sciences Three or more years of advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Teams, etc.) Indigent criminal defense experience Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Job Contributions
Collect historical client information and documentation by utilizing a variety of electronic systems Compile, organize, and maintain files that include evidence and other documentation relating to the client's life history and background, including family background, prior personal relationships, and educational, medical, employment, and criminal history Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies, medical professionals, governmental agencies, social service agencies, and educational institutions to collect information Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook to input case information and collaborate with the capital defense team Organize client information andmake copies Assist capital defense teams in case preparation
Working Conditions
Most work is done in an office setting. It may require some fieldwork. It may also include work outside normal hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday Must be able to manage frequent exposure to traumatic subject matter, handle interruptions, time pressures, changing tasks, high volume of work, unscheduled tasks, work in a team environment, have public contact, and/or close physical proximity with others Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds floor to shoulder and shoulder to waist.Must carry a minimum of 5 pounds for a distance of 50 feet. You may be required to push and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds for a distance of one-half mile
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!
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Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
Nov 13, 2024