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Bilingual Receptionist

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
222 North Central Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 11, 2025

Posting Date

04/10/25

Application Deadline

04/12/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.50 - $21.25 hourly
Full Pay Range: $17.50 - $25.00 hourly

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

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Legal Defender

About the Position

Are you a skilled communicator fluent in both English and Spanish? Do you have experience managing multi-line phone systems and providing exceptional reception services?

Join the Maricopa County Legal Defender as our Receptionist and be the welcoming voice and face of our vital mission. You'll expertly handle all phone calls and greet visitors, setting a positive tone for their experience.

Ready to make a difference from the first point of contact? Apply now!

About Us

The Office of the Legal Defender consists of attorneys and support staff helping to provide quality legal representation to indigent individuals assigned to us by the court, thus safeguarding the fundamental legal rights of each member of the community.

Start your career adventure with us and seek just and equitable treatment for our clients!

Proud to Offer

  • Work with a greater purpose

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Exceptional work-life balance with a consistent Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm schedule

  • 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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

  • Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

  • 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

  • Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

  • Six months of administrative or clerical experience, which includesanswering a multi-line phone system

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)

We Also Value

  • Receptionist experience in a law office

Job Contributions

  • Answersa high-volume, multi-line switchboard for a department of 150+ employees

  • Retrieves limited information using established filing systems

  • Provides factual and limited information within the realm of authority to clients, the public, other justice agencies, and staff

  • Greets visitors and directs walk-in traffic

  • Monitors visitor building access and access badges

  • Receives, sorts, and date-stamps mail and packages for pick-up and distribution throughout the office

  • Serves as a backup to the office Runners, including pick up and delivery of items in and around the downtown Phoenix area and/or preparing photocopies and organizing materials

  • Moves boxes and other large items and performs minor office clean-up tasks

Working Conditions

  • Most work is done in an office setting

  • Requires ability to sit and/or stand for long periods, remain at assigned desk throughout workday

  • Work in close contact with public and other staff members

  • Ability to work 2-3 miles outdoors in temperatures above 90 degrees as needed

  • Ability to lift, carry or push 25-35 lbs. for up to two miles

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.

Apply Now!

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