Legal Liaison

Posting Date

08/29/25

Application Deadline

09/05/25

Pay Range

MIN - MID - MAX
$21.00 - $28.00 - $35.00

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Sheriff

About the Position

The Legal Liaison functions as the liaison between the public and Office divisions regarding requests for records. This position is responsible for processing public records requests, summons, complaints and subpoenas, as well as requests from County counsel, various County departments, and contracted attorneys assigned to represent MCSO in legal action.

About the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office:

Do you possess integrity, strong interpersonal skills, and do you have a desire to serve your community?  We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team with a variety of openings for Civilian, Detention and Sworn personnel.  The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) invites you to become part of Arizona's leading law enforcement agency where we come together as a team to support and provide public safety. 

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Two (2) years' experience in a legal and/or law enforcement setting that includes knowledge of processing legal preparations and legal proceedings.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications

• Post secondary education may substitute for one (1) year of the minimum qualifications combined with experience on a year for year basis.

Other requirements

• Obtain Terminal Operator Certification (TOC) within one (1) month of hire; with renewal required every two (2) years.  
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license or ability to obtain by the time of hire.
• Training that may be provided on-the-job: FEMA NIMS – IS100 and 700; Safety; Payroll; PREA.
• Prior to hiring, the Sheriff's Office requires that all candidates pass a background review.

Our Preferred Candidate has

• Experience retrieving/analyzing information from jail management systems/records management systems (JMS/RMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) databases.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Adobe Acrobat Professional. 
• Video redaction experience using Adobe Premiere, Axon redaction tools, or similar redaction software. 

Compensation is more than a salary with MCSO:

• Growth and stability since 1871
• Choice of three medical plans – starting as low as $70/month
• Holidays – 10/year + 1 personal day
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Paid sick and parental leaves (birth/adoption)
• 10% discount at KinderCare facilities in the Valley and upcoming MCKids Club to serve County employees and their families exclusively
• MCSO Mentoring program to provide personal and professional growth opportunities for all employees
• Access to free County gyms
• Learn more at Benefits Overview 

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Accepts proper legal service for MCSO employees and, when necessary, provides testimony regarding the records produced by the section.
• Reviews and analyzes various court filings inclusive of motions, subpoenas, and complaints for content and required action. 
• Analyzes and reviews public records requests for content and appropriate action responsive to the requests.
• Coordinates interviews with attorneys and witnesses and distributes subpoenas for testimony.
• Researches, obtains, redacts, and duplicates Office records responsive to legal requests. 
• Retrieves and analyzes information from various databases, including SHIELD (JMS) and Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) databases.
• Drafts and prepares reports and correspondence. 
• Documents production and ensures a timely response.
• Accepts and processes monies received from public records fee paymen