Judicial Assistant

Posting Date

05/12/26

Application Deadline

05/13/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$47,840.00 - $54,600.00 - $61,360.00 - $74,880.00


The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $48,367.00 to $54,600.00.

This position is Exempt under the FLSA.

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

Superior Court

About the Position

Judge Ashley Rahaman in the Superior Court of the Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support the day-to-day activities of the Family Court department. The ideal candidate should be a highly skilled problem solver with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy. They must possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the Judicial Branch. The preferred candidate will have experience working in a court system or legal setting, familiarity with court procedures and terminology, and the ability to interact effectively with judges, attorneys, and court personnel. Essential job tasks include providing administrative support to the judge, managing the judge’s court calendars, preparing case files, coordinating hearings, managing case flow, and handling inquiries from various stakeholders.  

 

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.   

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

Our Preferred Candidate Has: 

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

• Experience with court procedures, legal terminology, and the legal requirements for processing court documents. 

• Experience interacting with judges, commissioners, or attorneys.