LEGAL DEPARTMENT SECRETARY
Arizona State Government, Phoenix, AZ, United States
REGISTRAR OF CONTRACTORS
The mission of the Registrar of Contractors is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through a regulatory system designed to promote quality construction by Arizona contractors. Visit our website at http://www.roc.az.gov
LEGAL DEPARTMENT SECRETARY
Job Location:
1700 W. Washington Street, Ste 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007
This position will be in-office during training (up to 6 months). Once fully trained, remote work may be available up to 4 days a week.
Posting Details:
Salary: $47,008
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Job Summary:
The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) Legal Department oversees roughly 1200 legal actions per year throughout the State of Arizona. This fast-paced unit processes cases for the Office of Administrative Hearings, felony background checks on license applicants, requests for payout from the Recovery Fund, and provides legal guidance to all ROC departments. The Legal Department work is diverse, interesting and important to the mission of the agency.
This critical position is part of the legal team and reports to a Paralegal Manager.
The Legal Department Secretary is an entry level position with promotional opportunities throughout the agency. We welcome and encourage all interested applicants to apply.
Job Duties:
Significant time responding to customer service inquiries over the phone, in person, and by email.
Prepare and issue correspondence and notices.
Prepare files for inter-agency electronic transmission.
Data-entry, calendaring, filing, scanning and other office/clerical duties.
Assist with projects assigned by the Legal Department Management.
Skills & Abilities
Good work ethic and organizational skills
Friendly and approachable disposition
Dependable
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to respond to demanding customers with a calm and professional demeanor
Able to work independently and on team assignments
Comfortable interacting with customers by phone, email, and in person
Capability to understand Arizona statutes
Good grammar and spelling skills
Knowledgeable with computers and office programs
Willing to help out team-members or do new tasks not previously assigned
Self-monitors work to avoid mistakes and uses mistakes as an opportunity to learn
Ability to stay on top of process-procedure changes and implement them into their work product
Enjoys a sense of satisfaction in helping customers navigate the legal process
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Supplemental life insurance
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement
This position will participate in the in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contact Us
If you have any questions please contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at 602-542-1525 and ask for Human Resources.
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The mission of the Registrar of Contractors is to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public through a regulatory system designed to promote quality construction by Arizona contractors. Visit our website at http://www.roc.az.gov
LEGAL DEPARTMENT SECRETARY
Job Location:
1700 W. Washington Street, Ste 105, Phoenix, AZ 85007
This position will be in-office during training (up to 6 months). Once fully trained, remote work may be available up to 4 days a week.
Posting Details:
Salary: $47,008
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Job Summary:
The Registrar of Contractors (ROC) Legal Department oversees roughly 1200 legal actions per year throughout the State of Arizona. This fast-paced unit processes cases for the Office of Administrative Hearings, felony background checks on license applicants, requests for payout from the Recovery Fund, and provides legal guidance to all ROC departments. The Legal Department work is diverse, interesting and important to the mission of the agency.
This critical position is part of the legal team and reports to a Paralegal Manager.
The Legal Department Secretary is an entry level position with promotional opportunities throughout the agency. We welcome and encourage all interested applicants to apply.
Job Duties:
Significant time responding to customer service inquiries over the phone, in person, and by email.
Prepare and issue correspondence and notices.
Prepare files for inter-agency electronic transmission.
Data-entry, calendaring, filing, scanning and other office/clerical duties.
Assist with projects assigned by the Legal Department Management.
Skills & Abilities
Good work ethic and organizational skills
Friendly and approachable disposition
Dependable
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to respond to demanding customers with a calm and professional demeanor
Able to work independently and on team assignments
Comfortable interacting with customers by phone, email, and in person
Capability to understand Arizona statutes
Good grammar and spelling skills
Knowledgeable with computers and office programs
Willing to help out team-members or do new tasks not previously assigned
Self-monitors work to avoid mistakes and uses mistakes as an opportunity to learn
Ability to stay on top of process-procedure changes and implement them into their work product
Enjoys a sense of satisfaction in helping customers navigate the legal process
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal history investigation.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Deferred compensation plans
Supplemental life insurance
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
Retirement
This position will participate in the in Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contact Us
If you have any questions please contact the Arizona Registrar of Contractors at 602-542-1525 and ask for Human Resources.
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