Judicial Assistant Job at Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County Phoenix, AZ 85003
Posting Date
12/28/22
Application Deadline
01/04/23
Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$20.50 - $23.00 - $25.50 - $30.50
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $20.50 to $25.50.
This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance.
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Job Type
Unclassified - Judicial
Department
D800 Superior Court
About the Position
Commissioner Therese Gantz seeks a Judicial Assistant who is a highly skilled problem solver who can juggle competing priorities, demonstrate exceptional organization skills, and navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy all in support of the day-to-day activities of a Criminal Court calendar. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the Judicial Branch.
ABOUT THE SUPERIOR COURT:
The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of
excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day,
every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and 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:
- Three (3) years of administrative experience
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
- Experience as a Bailiff/Courtroom Assistant or Judicial Clerk Senior within the Maricopa County Superior Court may substitute for the experience requirement.
- Completion of an accredited legal secretary or paralegal training program or certification, may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year for year basis.
Our Preferred Candidate has:
- Experience working in a court system, law office, or other legal setting.
- Experience with court procedures, legal terminology, and the legal requirements for processing court documents.
- Experience interacting with judges, commissioners, or attorneys.
- Experience with Teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Court policies and procedures, legal terminology, office procedures and practices, and the legal requirements for processing court documents.
- Principles and processes for customer service standards and procedures.
Skill in:
- Verbally communicating with others to convey information effectively.
- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- The use of computer applications and software such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, iCIS, OnBase, and eFile., OneDrive, SharePoint
- Standard office equipment such as: multi-line telephone system, fax machine, and copier.
Ability to:
- Understand and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions.
- Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain a court calendar and work effectively with judges, commissioners, attorneys, court personnel, and the public.
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.)
- Provides all administrative support to assigned Commissioner or Division Administration as a Judicial Assistant and/or Courtroom Assistant.
- Prepares, maintains, and revises daily court calendars, including setting hearings/trial dates and processing motions.
- Arranges for interpreters, court reporters, and special assignments as necessary.
- Reviews case files for completeness; contacts interested parties for missing information.
- Prepares information for Judge's or Commissioner's review prior to hearings.
- Prepares courtroom, gathers all parties for hearings, directs when cases will proceed to courtroom, and manages calendar flow.
- Assists in case flow management with daily input of hearing outcomes into the court database.
- Handles a variety of requests, inquiries, and complaints from litigants, the public, lawyers, judges and other court personnel.
- Transcribes a variety of letters, memoranda and jury instructions when requested.
- Provides administrative support for Court Administration, including providing coverage, customer assistance, answering phone calls, and reviewing Cal-Acti reports.
Working conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds.
Additional Information
Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County.
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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