Office Aide

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About the Position

As our Office Aide in Early Disposition Court (EDC), you will be responsible for completing mail runs, various clerical duties, and supply maintenance. We will count on you to provide effective customer service to our callers and guests with a strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration while executing all assigned clerical tasks to the highest quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to start their career in a supportive, team-oriented environment. If you're eager to learn and grow in an entry-level role, we encourage you to apply today!

About Us

With over 400 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

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• 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

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We Require

• Six months of office clerical experience, including customer service

• 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 handling multi-line telephone systems

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills

Job Contributions

• Handle the pick-up and delivery of mail, legal materials, documents, and equipment among various departments

• Receive, sort, and distribute mail

• Assist clients, family members, and members of the public at the public window

• Answer the telephone; screen, log, and direct calls to the appropriate staff

• Copy, scan, and organize materials and documents

• Perform copier upkeep by stocking paper, requesting toner replacements, and submitting requests for technical support when the copier requires maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Stock supplies

• Move boxes and other large items; handle minor office housekeeping duties

• Perform miscellaneous routine clerical tasks

Working Conditions

• Work is conducted in a typical office environment in 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 floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead; carry 25-50 pounds a distance of 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

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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