Judicial Assistant JR100270

City of Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Peoria, AZ is seeking a Judicial Assistant to perform specialized duties with court policies, and knowledge of court cases with judicial instructions. The position involves significant public contact and a range of legal and clerical tasks in a fast-paced setting.

The role supports processing various case types, data entry in the case management system, handling cash and fees, and providing excellent customer service at the front counter.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• 1-2 years of experience in similar roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support, clerical work, cash handling, data entry, and respond to inquiries.
• Prepare and process cases including misdemeanor, civil traffic, parking, and protective orders.
• Enter citations, long forms, and motions in the case management system.
• Answer high-volume calls and assist the public at the front counter.
• Typ e corre spondence, process mail, and post fees in the system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High school graduation or equivalency

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience. Moderate previous experience required in the same or similar positions.

Tell me more…..

The City of Peoria Municipal Court is looking for an individual to fill its Judicial Assistant position. The purpose of this position is to perform specialized duties in accordance with court policies and procedures, which involve considerable public contact and knowledge of court cases with judicial instructions. This is accomplished by performing a wide variety of duties, including legal support, clerical work, cash handling, data entry, and responding to and resolving customer inquiries.

The position will prepare and process a variety of cases, including misdemeanor cases, civil traffic cases, parking violations, and protective orders; and perform a variety of computer data functions in the case management system, including entering citations, long forms, public and government correspondence, and motions. They will answer a high-volume call system, provide exceptional customer service, and assist the public with departmental-necessitated customer service at the front counter. They will perform clerical duties including but not limited to: typing correspondence, processing mail, collecting and posting fees and fines in the case management system.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Highly organized with a focus on task prioritization and efficiency.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including a high volume workload.
• Ability to guide or assist colleagues periodically, including training others in specific tasks or job functions.
• Capable of maintaining composure and effectiveness when interacting with individuals who may be upset, uncooperative, or experiencing communication challenges.

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Why Peoria?

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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Application Process

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at [e-mail] or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency.

Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo.