Administrative Assistant

Posting Date

03/05/26

Application Deadline

03/12/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$21.25 - $24.19 - $27.13 - $33.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $22.09 to $24.19.

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 JMR

Department

D270 Juvenile Probation

About the Position

The Administrative Assistant will provide direct organizational supports for department projects developed and managed by the Innovations and Communications team.  Primary duties will include providing assistance to the Volunteer and Internship Program, Hope Closet, GED Program and a variety of ongoing departmental initiatives. 

About The Juvenile Probation Department:

The Juvenile Probation Department of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient juvenile justice services grounded in evidenced-based practices and research. These services improve the safety of our community, hold youth accountable through developmentally appropriate orientation, and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Join our Juvenile Probation Department in its mission to promote public safety through positive change as we connect youth to the community and provide opportunities that are delivered with fairness, dignity and respect.

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 responsible clerical and administrative experience

OR

Combined Education and Experience Qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements:  

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

• No prior criminal arrests

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Project Management skills including but not limited to, coordination, public speaking, research, and collaboration.

• Prior probation or court-related experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as managing files and records, designing forms and other office procedures.

• Office practices, procedures, and clerical processes.

• Computer software including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, database applications, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Skill in:

• Working independently and in a team setting.

• Advanced features of Office 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, [TM1] Excel and PowerPoint.

• Interacting with and obtaining information from clients and stakeholders.

• Professional oral and written communication.

• Excellent proofreading skills with an exceptional attention to detail.

• Organization and time management.

• Providing exemplary customer service.

Ability to:

• Maintain high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions.

• Work in a secure care and community probation setting with staff, youth, and their families.

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Evaluate and process complex information and recommend appropriate action.