Administrative Clerk

Maricopa County

Administrative Clerk supporting the Maricopa County Legal Defender's office. Handling calls, mail, case files, and clerical duties in a legal setting.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $18 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong clerical skills with experience in data entry and case management within a law office environment. Bilingual communication in English and Spanish enhances client interaction and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clerical ExperienceData Entry SoftwareBilingual (English/Spanish)Indigent Defense Law Office ExperienceLaw Firm Experience

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Hard Skills

Data EntryCase ManagementDocument OrganizationMail SortingPhone Handling

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Indigent DefenseLaw OfficeLegal Correspondence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answering and directing incoming calls
Sorting and distributing mail
Updating case files and the case management system
Utilize the database and other templates to complete correspondence for clientele
Update client addresses when needed
Make copies and organize documents
Receive, sort, and distribute mail daily
Receive, log, and stock supplies and equipment
Answer multi-line phone, generate a call log, transfer calls, and relay messages to staff
Move boxes and other large items as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six months of clerical experience
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
Six months of experience working in an indigent defense law office
Six months of experience working in a law firm setting
Experience with data entry software
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1