Courtroom Assistant

Posting Date

03/06/25

Application Deadline

03/13/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$20.50 - $23.38 - $26.25 - $32.00

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

Classified – Judicial CPR

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Courtroom Assistant coordinates courtroom proceedings in the Initial Appearance (IA) court where the accused are entitled to arraignment within 24 hours of arrest. In addition, the Courtroom Assistant processes time sensitive paperwork such as search warrants, arrest warrants and direct complaints. The Courtroom Assistant is a vital part of the administrative support team that ensures smooth case flow in support of the daily operations of the Judicial Branch.

Intake Transfer Release (ITR) Facility, IA Court is located at: 2670 S. 28th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85009. 

Schedule

Wednesday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM (30 min. lunch)

About The Superior Court:

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County provides 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:

• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative experience

OR

Combined Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education may be considered in substitution for one (1) year of the required experience.

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Experience in a court or legal environment, or other experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities.

• Experience with Microsoft Office. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Court policies and procedures, legal terminology, customer service standards and procedures.

• Superior Court and Justice Courts Programs. 

• Case-flow management.

• County Attorney, Public Defender, Victim Advocate, Federal Probation, Superior Court, Justice Courts, Municipal Courts and Adult Probation Programs.

Skill in:

• Computer software such as Integrated Court Information System (iCIS), MS Office software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

• Effective written and verbal communication. 

• Providing excellent customer service.

• Preparation of statistical reports.

Ability to:

• Multitask and cope with high volume and a time critical work environment.

• Establish and maintain working relationships with others.

• Understand and accurately brief oral and written instructions.

• Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Work independently with little supervision.