Courtroom Assistant - Floater

Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking a Courtroom Assistant Floater to coordinate courtroom proceedings and perform high-volume clerical support for a Criminal Court division. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to assist litigants and attorneys during hearings.

The position emphasizes maintaining courtroom order, operating e-courtroom equipment, and working closely with judges, staff, and the public in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of court procedures and operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court files and ensure court readiness.
• Aide parties connecting in-person, virtually or telephonically.
• Interact with public, jurors, attorneys, and court staff professionally.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

iCIS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Posting Date

10/28/26

Application Deadline

11/03/26

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max
$21.25 - $27.88 - $34.50

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $22.87 to $24.50 per hour.

This position is eligible for a $1.00 per hour floater differential.

This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

Job Type

Classified – Judicial CPR

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Courtroom Assistant Floater provides coordination of courtroom proceedings and performs a variety of specialized legal clerical support duties related to the high volume, fast-paced operations of a Criminal Court division.

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 progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment, or other experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities

OR

Combined Education And Experience Qualifications:

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

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Bilingual in Spanish/English
• Experience within a courtroom environment; maintaining order and integrity of the court process
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, iCIS, multi-line telephone systems, copy machine

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Knowledge Of:

• Legal research methods and techniques
• Court policies, procedures, and operations
• State laws, rules, and regulations

Skill In:

• Effectively and professionally communicating verbally and in writing to convey information effectively and appropriately based on audience, including providing directives to large groups of people
• Critical thinking and evaluating information to determine best solution
• The use of standard office equipment and software

Ability To:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Prioritize tasks and re-prioritize tasks based on importance and time sensitivity
• Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures

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.)

• Prepares files for the court, reviewsfiles for missing information and court readiness, reviews motions for accuracy and compliance with rules of procedure, and contacts parties for missing information
• Aids parties connecting virtually, telephonically, and in-person to courtroom proceedings
• Interactsdirectly with the public,jurors,attorneys, case managers,court staff,outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSOdeputies, andcourtsecurity
• Assists litigants, witnesses, and attorneys during proceedings, including monitoring exhibits for admission prior to publishing to the jury using e-courtroom equipment
• Prepares e-courtroom equipment (digitalFTRrecorder, white noise machine, and electronic presentation)for use during hearings;coordinates the use ofandruns equipment during hearingsand troubleshoots technical issues
• Utilizescourt system (iCIS) check-in and printed calendar to determinewhethercase partiesarepresent, distributesthe court calendar, obtains additional information/documents needed for court fromlitigants, calls all parties into the courtroom, communicates cases called with courtroom clerk and theJudicial Officer
• Assists with case processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings
• Performs critical data entry ofhearingoutcomes andresults into the court system (iCIS)in real time in orderto maintain updated data, modify existing records, or initiate court ordered actions
• Utilizes court database systems to complete final upload of documents into court docket
• Works collaboratively with other divisions to help in times of need, emergency situations, and as scheduled
• Provides back-up coverage of Judicial Assistant duties at the direction of Probate Department Administration
• Assists the Judicial Officer and Judicial Assistant with the calendar& other assignments as directed by the Criminal Department Administration

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.

The position will be primarily located at the Downtown Superior Court complex, but the employee may be required to travel to the Intake Transfer and Release Facility (2670 S 28th Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85009) for coverage assignments as directed by Criminal Court Administration based on the needs of the department. These assignments may be of varied duration (i.e. from a few days or a week to several months).

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/

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

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