Judicial Assistant

Posting Date

04/28/26

Application Deadline

05/03/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$23.00 - $26.25 - $29.50 - $36.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $23.25 to $26.25.

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. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

Commissioner Esmeralda Gaxiola seeks a Judicial Assistant who is a highly skilled problem solver, can juggle competing priorities, demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, and navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy, all in support of the day-to-day activities of the Family Court department.  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.   

• Completion of post-secondary, college-level courses may substitute for up to one (1) year of the experience requirement (thirty (30) credit hours = one year). 

Our Preferred Candidate has: 

• Experience working in a court system, law office, or other legal setting.  

• Experience with Microsoft Teams or other virtual platforms.   

Knowledge