Deputy Court Administrator

Posting Date

10/13/25

Application Deadline

10/27/25

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$125,000.00 - $140,375.20 - $155,750.40 - $186,500.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $150,000.00 to $186,500.00.

This position is 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

The Deputy Court Administrators of the Judicial Branch, as part of the executive team, assist the Presiding Judge and Branch Administrator in the management of the day-to-day operations of the Judicial Branch and its efforts to uphold the mission, vision, and values of one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive trial courts in the nation.

Deputy Court Administrators provide executive oversight to operational and service departments within the Branch. This may include Criminal, Civil/Tax, Lower Court Appeals, Family, Juvenile, Probate/Mental Health, and Jury operations and service agencies including Court Reporters, Court Interpretation & Translation Services, Electronic Recording Unit, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law Library Resource Center, Data Integrity & Analytics, Project Management, Facilities Management and Lower Jurisdiction Courts. Additionally, Deputy Court Administrators serve on the Branch Executive Team providing substantive analysis and input on Branch-wide issues including Personnel Policies and Management, Budgeting and Financial Management, Strategic Planning and Technology and Innovation initiatives. All responsibilities are carried out with keen awareness to accountability and transparency, embracing the Branch values of fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety. 

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, evidence-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.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an academically accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Judicial Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of senior management and complex administration experience
• At least four (4) years of supervisory experience

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• Post-baccalaureate education in a related field may substitute for up to four (4) years of administration experience on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must have or obtain a valid Arizona Driver License and reliable vehicle by time of hire. Employees will be reimbursed for the use of a privately owned vehicle for work purposes at the current mileage reimbursement rate established by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Direct experience working in the courts or public administration.
• Experience in executive management, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel management, business process re-engineering, program management and technology plann