Legal Support Supervisor
Job Details
Salary
$28.50 - $43.27 Hourly
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
About the Position
The Legal Support Supervisor position is responsible for the daily supervision and training of support staff in assigned area. This recruitment will be used to fill the vacancy in the Civil Division of the County Attorney's Office.
About the Maricopa County Attorney's Office
We believe in integrity. We believe in justice for all. We are also proud to deliver high-quality prosecution, comprehensive victims' services, crime prevention programs, and more to the residents of Maricopa County. If you would like to utilize your talents and skills to stand up for Maricopa County, apply today, and join our team!
About the Civil Services Division
The Civil Services Division of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office serves as a law firm that provides legal representation and advice to the Maricopa County government, including its elected officials, departments, and employees. Our work involves defending legal actions, lawsuits, and claims brought against County entities, include Section 1983, tort, election, and tax litigation. We also provide legal advice to County officials on a variety of public law topics. Additionally, we process public records requests for the Maricopa County Attorney. Our division has four practice groups: Litigation; Government Advice & Elected Officials; Human Resources, Behavioral Health, & Probate Group; and Appeals, Election Law, Public Records, & Tax.
Proud to Offer
Perform work with a greater purpose
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth and stability since 1871
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Exceptional work-life balance
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
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
Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
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We Require
Five years of experience in a legal setting with knowledge in legal preparations or 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 using databases to track cases and docket court documents.
Job Contributions
Perform full range of supervisory responsibilities over assigned support staff typically consisting of Legal Support Specialists
Monitor, direct, and delegate the caseloads of assigned area
Provide ongoing training and mentoring to Civil support staff
Under the direction of staff attorneys, assist with the preparation of a variety of legal documents including complaints, answers, disclosures, discovery, petitions, subpoenas, briefs, legal opinions, pleadings, motions, summons, dispositions notices, and various correspondences
File, train, and supervise staff in document management and electronic filing in Superior Court, District Court, and Bankruptcy Court
Research and prepare statistics (daily, weekly, and monthly), monthly reports, evaluations, and attorney assignments
Schedule interviews, prepare evaluations, and other related duties
Prepare files for closeout
Assist Operations Manager in strategic planning for Division
Train staff in use of ProLaw
Working Conditions
Office setting which may require extended periods of sitting to perform tasks
May be required to drive personal or county-owned vehicles to travel to and from various county locations
Ability to move up to 20 pounds floor to waist and push/pull up to 20 pounds at a distance of up to 100 feet
Position is eligible for hybrid/alternative work schedule after 6 months
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.
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