Judicial Assistant - Superior Court

Mohave County; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness program

Financial & retirement benefits

Generous leave

Job summary

Mohave County Superior Court and Probation is seeking a Judicial Assistant to support the judicial division with clerical and secretarial tasks. The ideal candidate will handle a range of administrative duties under supervision, with potential involvement in Caseflow Management. The position operates a standard 8 a.m.

to 5 p.m. schedule and is open until filled. The department emphasizes serving justice, delivering timely, impartial, and respectful service to the community, and offers a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of court clerk, secretarial, or related experience preferred.
• Proven clerical, administrative, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and clerical support to judicial division.
• Support caseflow management and daily court operations.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Clerical skills

Customer service

Court experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join Our Team as a Judicial Assistant!

Under general supervision, undertakes, performs and provides a variety of secretarial, clerical and related office support associated with the operation, functions and coordination of work of a judicial division. The judicial assistant may be assigned to work in varying or dual work locations and will be responsible for all aspects of the job of Judicial Assistant in assigned locations. May assist with Caseflow Management duties.

Be a part of the work that advances justice, serves the Court and makes an impact.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Do you desire a position where you make a difference in people's lives and serve justice? If so, the place to find that dream job is with the Mohave County Superior Court and Probation.

The Mohave County Courts and Probation is a high-performing organization, with a collaborative team of innovators who work to improve our Courts and the services we provide. We hire people who will share our vision of serving our community by delivering timely justice in an impartial, innovative and respectful manner.

Hours: Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The position is open until filled with an initial review of applications to begin on September 8, 2026.

Essential Job Functions

Please see the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED AND three (3) years of relevant court clerk, secretarial, legal secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

SPECIAL JOB REQUIREMENT

• Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).
• Must possess a valid State of Arizona Driver’s License at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
• Employees are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Employees shall be available, unless excused, to ensure the court is adequately staffed during and immediately following natural and/or manmade disasters, infectious disease outbreaks, and acts of terrorism. This may require assisting other employees in the work unit in accomplishing assignments as necessary and the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an accommodation must meet with their supervisor and division head to discuss their requirement for response.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Program.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities.

Mohave County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Mohave County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all job applicants and employees. The County shall not discriminate against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, pay promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration, term or condition of employment, due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, genetic information or disability, age (40 or older).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.

Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Do you have a High School Diploma or a GED?

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Please provide the name, city and state for High School and colleges (if any) attended. Include the major course of study and the type of degree awarded for each college.

Will you accept a job that requires you to work overtime, including weekends or holidays?

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By checking yes, I hereby certify that I have read and understood the Superior Court Application Instructions outlined in the job announcement.

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By checking yes, I hereby certify that the facts set forth in my application are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I am aware that should investigations disclose misrepresentation, falsification, or willful omission, my application may be rejected or removed from consideration and I may be dismissed from employment and disqualified from employment with Superior Court. I authorize the Superior Court in Mohave County (hereinafter "Court"), and any agent acting on its behalf, to conduct an inquiry into any information related to my potential or continued employment with the Court and authorize the release of any such information, including but not limited to, any criminal conviction on my record. I hereby release from liability the Court and its agents acting on its behalf for seeking, gathering, and using such information as may be allowed by law, and all other persons, employers, corporations or organizations for furnishing such information. I recognize that any and all inquiries made by the Court and any agents action on its behalf and any and all verbal or written statements gathered therefrom shall remain solely the property of the Court. I also understand that, if accepted for employment, I shall be required to sign a Loyalty Oath in addition to providing proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 as a condition of receiving any compensation from the Court.

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By checking yes, I understand that my initial and/or continued employment with the Court is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation. I understand that depending on the position for which I am applying additional tests including a pre-employment drug screen, credit check, polygraph examination, and psychological evaluation may also be required for initial and/or continued employment with the Court. I understand that the terms of my employment, including working conditions, compensation, benefits, hours of work, work schedule, job assignment and location will be determined and/or changed within the discretion of the Court and pursuant to applicable policies.

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