Court Judicial Assistant: Organized, Diplomatic Support

Judicial-Branch-of-Arizona-in-Maricopa-Count; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness incentives

PSLF loan forgiveness

Job summary

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County seeks a Judicial Assistant to support a Commissioner and the Criminal Court department with calendar management, hearing preparation, and file review. Strong organization and diplomacy are essential to handle sensitive issues.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of admin experience or equivalent education, proficient in MS Office and court procedures, and can coordinate interpreters, reporters, and staff to keep hearings on schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Three (3) years of administrative experience OR Combined Education And Experience Qualifications: Experience as Bailiff/Courtroom Assistant or Judicial Clerk Senior may substitute.
• Completion of an accredited legal secretary or paralegal training program may substitute for two years of experience.
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides all administrative support to assigned Commissioner or Division Administration.
• Prepares, maintains, and revises daily court calendars and hearings; manages calendar flow.
• Arranges interpreters, court reporters, and special assignments as necessary.
• Reviews case files for completeness and contacts parties for missing information.
• Transcribes letters, memoranda and jury instructions when requested.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Calendar management

Court procedures

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

iCIS

OnBase

eFile

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County seeks a Judicial Assistant to support a Commissioner and the Criminal Court department with calendar management, hearing preparation, and file review. Strong organization and diplomacy are essential to handle sensitive issues.

The ideal candidate has 3 years of admin experience or equivalent education, proficient in MS Office and court procedures, and can coordinate interpreters, reporters, and staff to keep hearings on schedule.