Business Services Assistant

Posting Date

04/28/26

Application Deadline

05/03/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $25.38 hourly
Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $30.50 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 Advocate

About the Position

Come be a part of a dynamic legal team as a Business Services Assistant at the Office of the Legal Advocate!

In this role, you will be responsible for performing day-to-day specialized administrative task related to the office’s business functions. You will coordinate the use of audio/visual equipment, conduct media copying or conversion projects, schedule video conferences, and assist employees with other business-related tasks and paperwork.

About Us

We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community.

The Office of the Legal Advocate is made up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve.

We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add, because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation.

If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate!

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

• 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

• 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 of specialized clerical and/or administrative experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

We Also Value

• Work experience in a law office, court, or indigent defense agency
• Familiarity with the scheduling of video conferences, conversion, or duplication of files, and setting up audio/visual equipment
• Prior experience working with case tracking programs such as Justice Nexus and JustWare
• Advanced computer skills (including Windows 10, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Video editing software)

Job Contributions

• Coordinate the use of audio/visual equipment, including delivery or pick up within the office, at court, or other locations
• Provide support for and work to expand video-conferencing capabilities, including audio editing services, media conversion, and duplication requests using technological equipment and related software
• Assist attorneys with the preparation of courtroom presentation tools, and aid in the setup and operation of these tools in the courtroom if necessary
• Manage and inventory all departmental technology-related equipment and projects
• Serve as liaison with OET for technology-related needs and track all technical requests
• Provide a new hire technical set-up, which includes technical equipment assignment
• Perform miscellaneous specialized business technology tasks as needed

Working Conditions

• Ability to work with traumatic subject matters (crime scenes, accidents, etc.) Frequent interruptions, time pressures, high work volume, handling multiple or complex tasks, unscheduled tasks, frequently changing tasks, accuracy, decision-making, concentration/vigilance, teamwork, working in close physical proximity with others, and public contact may be frequent occurrences.
• Ability to lift 15-25 pounds from floor to waist; 15 pounds waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead; carry 15-25 pounds 100 feet or push/pull 100 pounds 1000 feet.
• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business.

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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