Courtroom Assistant - Classified

Posting Date

07/31/25

Application Deadline

08/04/25

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max
$20.50 - $26.75 - $33.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $21.23 to $24.00.

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

Classified – Judicial CPR

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Courtroom Assistant provides coordination of courtroom proceedings and performs a variety of specialized legal clerical support duties related to the high volume, fast-paced operations of Mental Health Court divisions.  The primary focus of this position is to provide assistance with the intake of documents, virtual and in person hearings and ensure hearing readiness in Mental Health Court divisions.

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 progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment

OR

Combined Education And Experience Qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of hire.

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Bilingual skills in Spanish/English
• Experience within a courtroom environment; maintaining order and integrity of the court process
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, iCIS, multi-line telephone systems, and copy machine

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

• Legal research methods and techniques
• Court policies, procedures, and operations
• State laws, rules, and regulations

Skill In:

• Effectively and professionally communicating verbally and in writing to convey information effectively and appropriately based on audience, including providing directives to large groups of people
• Critical thinking and evaluating information to determine best solution
• The use of standard office equipment and software

Ability To:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Prioritize tasks and re-prioritize tasks based on importance and time sensitivity
• Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures

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.)

• Prepares files for the court, reviews files for missing information and court readiness, reviews motions for accuracy and compliance with