The Law Department consists of over 200 positions in three divisions: The City Attorney' s Office, the City Prosecutor's Office, and Management Services. Currently, there are vacancies for Legal Clerk II within the City Prosecutor's Office (Criminal Division).

The City Prosecutor's Office (Criminal Division) is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor offenses (e.g., DUI, assault, indecent exposure, threats, criminal damage, shoplifting, and trespass), handling approximately 45,000 cases per year. The Prosecutor's Office also provides information and resources for crime victims and witnesses, those encountering barking dog or neighborhood issues, and information on our diversion programs, specialty courts, and the hours of operation are Monday - Friday 6:00AM to 5:00PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 6:00AM - 3:00PM.

The Legal Clerk II is responsible for obtaining all necessary material related to various cases reviewed and charged in the City of Phoenix Prosecutor's office jurisdiction. Additional responsibilities may include performing both critical and/or legally mandated functions related to victim's rights such as sending victim notification letters, ensuring victims have court escorts, and ensuring that emergency services are available and provided to victims.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Providing customer service in person or by phone.
• Explaining court processes to members of the public.
• Scanning and creating case files.
• Generating and processing dockets/documents/discovery/subpoenas.
• Reading and interpreting court documents/defendant notices/computer printouts or case files.
• Accessing, reading, and interpreting case-related information from data and/or image computer systems.
• Entering and updating computer records from source documents and customer transactions.
• Working with outside agencies.

The Law Department will consider candidates at both the Legal Clerk I & Legal Clerk II level. Candidates at both levels should apply to this recruitment.

• Customer focused.
• Detail-oriented.
• Able to interact professionally with members of the public, judges, attorneys, and other staff in the legal system.
• Able to perform clerical tasks that involve legal terminology and processes.
• Spanish language skills are highly preferred.

Legal Clerk I
$15.82 (minimum) - $19.93 (maximum) hourly / $32,905.60 - $41,454.40 annually. Candidiates may be hired up to $41,454.40 depending upon qualifications.

Legal Clerk II
$17.41 (minimum) - $21.94 (maximum) hourly / $36,212.80 - $45,635.20 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $45,635.20 depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Additionally, effective 10/1/2022, Paid Parental Leave is now offered to eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

Pension Information

Legal Clerk I

• One year of clerical or public contact experience.
• The City job description can be found here.

Legal Clerk II

• Two years of clerical or public contact experience.
• Including a minimum of one year in a courtroom or law office.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here.

Below applies to both Legal Clerk I & II

• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate’s suitability for the job.
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• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Customer service experience.
• Experience accessing and using a database for data entry and/or documentation.
• Working weekends and holidays may be required.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.

Recruitment closes March 20, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Court/Legal Clerk II, JC:00520, ID# 49034, 03/01/2023, USM, JS, Benefits:003

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