Court Administration Assistant

Maricopa County

Durango (CO)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 32,000

Full time

2 days ago

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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

Posting Date 11/02/26 Application Deadline 11/06/26 Pay Range Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max $20.25 - $23.31 - $26.38 - $32.50 The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $21.77 to $23.31. This position is Non-Exempt under the FLSA.

Job Type Classified – Judicial CPR Department D800 Superior Court

The Court Administration Assistant in the Dependency Operations Unit provides administrative support in a high-volume work environment that requires the ability to multi-task, use strong organizational and communication skills to provide exemplary service, both internally and externally, ensuring that the needs of the Court are met effectively.

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.

We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED
Experience: 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and processes for providing customer service including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Skill in: The use of Microsoft Office applications.
Written and verbal communication with others to convey information effectively.
Providing exemplary customer service.
The preparation of statistical reports.
Ability to: Learn policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the Court. Can multitask and quickly adapt to changing circumstances, stay flexible as priorities shift. Respond courteously to concerns of the public, attorneys, and employees. Use effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks at one time. Efficiently plan, organize, and maintain workflow. Excel in a high volume and time-sensitive work environment. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Understand and accurately brief oral and written instructions. Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Work as a member of a team with minimal supervision. Handle confidential information with professionalism, tact, and discretion.

Essential Job Tasks

Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

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.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is comprised of Superior Court, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation, which includes juvenile detention. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is the fourth largest trial court system in the nation and, along with its 3,200 employees, is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of the community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. Our mission is clear and simple: We are 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. In pursuit of this mission, our employees are reminded to keep our vision as part of their daily work—committing themselves to excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law… every person, every day, every time.

For more information, visit www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov