Court Admin Assistant — Dependency Operations

Maricopa County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Paid sick leave

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

State-sponsored retirement pension

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Disability

Group legal plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking a Court Administration Assistant in the Dependency Operations Unit. This role provides essential administrative support in a high‑volume environment, coordinating information flow and ensuring accuracy in reporting and records.

Key tasks include processing petitions, preparing orders, maintaining Excel workbooks, and assisting divisions and officers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of general clerical or administrative experience OR Combined Education and Experience.
• Post‑secondary education may substitute for the experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to internal and external customers by phone, email, and in person to answer questions and provide general court information.
• Process petitions for complex and highly confidential Juvenile case types, particularly dependency matters.
• Prepare orders, process petitions, generate hearing notices, and maintain Excel workbooks.
• Work closely with Division Staff and Judicial Officers.
• Receive and review files and documents for compliance with statutory requirements and process necessary paperwork.
• Perform quality performance review of data and recommend process improvements.
• Trains new and existing staff on department policies, procedures, and processes.
• Performs general clerical duties including but not limited to photocopying, scanning, mailing, and data entry.
• Ability to travel between Durango and Mesa courthouse.
• Assist with projects assigned by lead and/or supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Written communication

Verbal communication

Statistical reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking a Court Administration Assistant in the Dependency Operations Unit. This role provides essential administrative support in a high‑volume environment, coordinating information flow and ensuring accuracy in reporting and records.

Key tasks include processing petitions, preparing orders, maintaining Excel workbooks, and assisting divisions and officers.