Job Description

Posting Date

09/10/26

Application Deadline

09/10/26

Pay Range

$17.50 - $26.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Defender

About the Position

If you thrive in a dynamic environment where your keen eye for detail and ability to adapt can be fully utilized, apply to join our Central Services Unit team!

The Office Aide role is responsible for clerical support related to office operations, including scanning, copying, supplies, and other general clerical services. This position also provides mail support and delivery to neighboring buildings housing our employees and other County agencies. We will count on you to provide effective customer service to our staff who provide direct services to our clients, while executing all assigned clerical tasks to the highest quality standards.

About Us

With over 470 employees, the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

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 an 11.98,% per paycheck 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

• Six months of clerical experience in an office environment
• 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

Other Requirements

• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire

We Also Value

• Prior experience with high-volume delivery and mail service in a business environment
• Prior experience with court processes and handling of court documents
• Prior experience with data entry, filing, scanning, copying, and organizing documents

Job Contributions

• Copies, scans, and organizes materials and documents
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail
• Handles the delivery, pick-up, and assembly of legal materials, documents, and equipment
• Receives, logs, sorts, inventories, and stocks and supplies
• Files legal documents with the court
• Performs miscellaneous routine clerical tasks
• Moves boxes and other large items; handles minor office housekeeping duties
• Travel to and from court locations, government facilities, and other job-related locations as necessary, which may include periodic travel outside of Maricopa County, subject to County policies regarding vehicle use

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office environment with bright lighting and requires prolonged periods in a stationary position, constant viewing of a computer monitor or screen, frequent computer use involving repetitive hand and wrist movements, and routine exposure to outdoor heat and sunlight.
• Close physical proximity with others, with frequently changing tasks, frequent public contact, and exposure to traumatic subject matters (crime scenes, accidents, etc.)
• Ability to lift 25-50 pounds from the floor to the waist, waist to the shoulder, or shoulder to overhead; carry 25-50 pounds 100 feet, and push/pull 25-50 pounds a distance of 1000 feet
• Must possess or obtain a valid Arizona driver's license upon hire
• Alternative work schedule options are available after training, based on business needs
• Constantly walking indoors and out and being exposed to inclement weather conditions, including excess heat, cold, wind, and rain

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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