Courtroom & Administrative Judicial Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

State retirement plans

Job summary

Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support a Commissioner in the Family Court department. The role demands strong organizational skills, diplomacy, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of administrative experience and familiarity with court procedures, document processing, and courtroom operations. Proficiency in MS Office and court software is essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Three (3) years of administrative experience required.
• Combined Education and Experience can substitute for the experience requirements.
• Experience in a court system, law office, or legal setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative support to assigned Commissioner or Division.
• Prepares and revises daily court calendars and hearings.
• Arranges interpreters, court reporters, and special assignments as needed.
• Reviews case files for completeness and contacts interested parties.
• Assists in preparing information for judge or commissioner review.
• Manages court calendar and calendar flow with staff and litigants.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Court procedures

Calendar management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Paralegal training or certification

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

iCIS

OnBase

eFile

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support a Commissioner in the Family Court department. The role demands strong organizational skills, diplomacy, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of administrative experience and familiarity with court procedures, document processing, and courtroom operations. Proficiency in MS Office and court software is essential.