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State of Arizona
LEGAL SECRETARY II
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What they do
A Legal Secretary provides secretarial work that requires specialized knowledge of legal terminology and procedures. Prepares documents such as subpoenas or summonses and assists with legal research. Works with supervision from an attorney or paralegal.
$47,915 / year median in the U.S.
-26% projected decline
Job Description
Job No:
516013Work Type:
Full-time Location:
REMOTE OPTIONS , VARIOUS
- STATEWIDE , PHOENIX ,
TUCSON Categories:
Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/ComplianceATTORNEY GENERAL DEPT LAW LEGAL SECRETARY ATTORNEY GENERAL DEPT LAW STATEWIDE AGO CRM
- State Government Division (https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/ SGD %20FINALIZED%20042025\_SGD%20Edits%2012.29.2025.pdf)
- Current # of openings: 3
- Child and Family Protection Division (https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/ CFPD %20FINALIZED%20022026.pdf)
- Openings available statewide
- Civil Litigation Division (https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/ CLD %20FINALIZED%20122025.pdf)
- Current # of openings: 0
- Solicitor General's Office (https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/ SGO %20RECRUITMENT%20FINALIZED%20042025.pdf)
- Current # of openings: 2 ATLAS
- Calendar court appearances, hearings, depositions, meetings and other functions; docket all case pleadings, correspondence, and suspense deadlines in legal files (case management system). Open, maintain and close files in accordance with office standards. Make travel arrangements and complete necessary documentation for in-state and out-of-state travel.
- Review incoming correspondence and pleadings and refer to appropriate attorney. Review outgoing material for consistency with office policy, grammatical construction, clerical error; ensure that legal documents and enclosures are complete and in order.
- Knowledge of service of process procedures.
- Understanding of the attorney/client relationship including the need for confidentiality and discretion.
- Knowledge of rules and procedures of all Arizona State courts and a variety of federal courts.
- Extensive knowledge court procedures and applicable time-frames.
- The principles, concepts, practices, methods and techniques common to a modern law office.
- Oral and written communication.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Skill in composing various complex legal correspondence and pleadings.
- Grammar, punctuation, spelling, basic editing, and formatting of a wide variety of legal documents.
- Word processing and transcribing skills.
- Ability to work with interruptions and adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy and exercise good judgment in safeguarding sensitive and confidential information
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to track and follow through on voluminous court actions in various states.
- Ability to utilize automated case management systems and follow office procedures for maintaining and tracking records.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and perform varied tasks and track multiple deadlines simultaneously. Sick leave Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year Health and dental insurance Retirement plan Life insurance and long-term disability insurance Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance ASRS
- Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.