Clerical Temporary - Public Defender

Job Summary

Mohave County Public Defender's Office is looking to hire a Clerical Temporary to provide administrative support.

We are located at 318 N. 5th Street by the Mohave County Superior Courthouse.
About the position :
Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. No weekends or holidays.
Requires interaction with the public, specifically answering phone calls and attending to visits from defendants, public, and Court personnel.
Starting pay $18.07 per hour.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with various simple to complex administrative tasks and/or work assignments to maintain efficient administrative operations of the department using independent judgment or under general direction of the supervisor.
• Operates common office equipment and software programs necessary to complete work assignments.
• Meets established deadlines and informs concerned parties of deadlines and/or updates on projects or assignments.
• May provide customer service to the public, departments and/or other agencies either by phone, email, or in person in response to questions, provide requested information, or direct queries to appropriate individuals and/or departments.
• Prepares related correspondence documents, forms, letters and reports.
• Compiles data and prepares assigned reports and/or statements.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Most Clerical Temporary positions require a High School Diploma or GED, and clerical/office support or specific experience in the assigned area.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• English, grammar, spelling, and mathematics.
• Filing and information systems and retention/destruction schedules.
• Standard computer use and associated software applications including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Operation of modern office equipment (i.e. personal computers and keyboards, fax machines, telephones, adding machines, calculators, etc.)
• Interpret and apply technical and departmental information as to complete work assignments.
• Effectively communicate in a courteous and professional manner with those encountered in the course of work.
• Speak, read and write English.
• Understand and carry out simple to complex written and oral instructions.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Follow directions and work independently and/or in a team to complete routine tasks or special projects.

Mohave County's PTO is compliant with A.R.S. 23-371 requirements.

Closing Date/Time: 7/12/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

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