Justice Courts Navigator

maricopa; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits

Low-cost, high-value healthcare

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

On-site resources and wellness program

Job summary

The Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona seeks a highly autonomous Justice Court Navigator to bridge the public and the judicial system. You will work independently, providing one-on-one help to navigate complex rules and procedures, including processing fingerprints and facilitating court services.

You will interpret court policies, manage case reviews in multiple databases, and assist with remote and in-person access to court information, aiming to improve efficiency and service quality.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible full-time legal, court, or justice system support-related experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills are valued.
• Experience with iCIS, MS Office, EDMS or other computer technology is valued.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the Justice Court System in Civil, Small Claims, Criminal, Traffic, Protective Orders and Eviction Actions is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist self-represented litigants with navigating Court processes and forms.
• Interpret court calendars and coordinate with court management for public wayfinding.
• Perform complex case management reviews in court databases such as iCIS, OnBase and MVRRS.
• Retrieve, review, and interpret case statuses and documents for accuracy.
• Assist the public remotely and in person with access to case information and court forms; facilitate virtual platforms.

Skills

Legal support experience

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

iCIS

MS Office

EDMS

Job description

Posting Date 09/04/26

Application Deadline 09/11/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.25 - $24.56 hourly

Full Pay Range: $21.25 - $34.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Justice Courts

About the Position

Are you a self-motivated problem solver who excels in an independent, high-visibility role?

As a Justice Court Navigator at Southeast Court, you will serve as a vital link between the public and the judicial system. Working in a stand-alone capacity with limited supervision, you will take direct ownership of your daily responsibilities, offering personalized, one-on-one assistance to community members navigating complex legal rules and procedures.

In this hands-on, highly autonomous position, you will work closely with individuals to deliver exceptional customer service, manage critical in-person services, including capturing fingerprints, and exercise strong decision-making skills to resolve intricate inquiries. If you thrive on taking initiative, empowering others, and recommending key process improvements to boost court efficiency, this dynamic role offers an outstanding opportunity to make a meaningful, direct impact in your community.

About Us

The Maricopa County Justice Court, Arizona, is one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive Justice Courts in the nation. There are 26 Justice Courts in Maricopa County, which provide professional judicial services to court users so they can obtain timely and economical justice within their community. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, employee training, professional growth opportunities, and generous tuition reimbursement. We invite you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide exceptional and quality services to the citizens we serve.

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Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with a consistent schedule Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Three years of progressively responsible full-time legal, court, or justice system support-related experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Post-secondary education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience

We Also Value

• Bilingual Spanish-speaking skills
• Experience with iCIS, MS Office, EDMS (Electronic Document Management System), or other computer technology.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the Justice Court System in all case types: Civil, Small Claims, Criminal, Traffic, Protective Orders and Eviction Actions.

Job Contributions

• Assist self-represented litigants with navigating Court processes by providing specialized assistance regarding various Court rules, policies, procedures, and forms without offering legal advice; Interpret court calendars and coordinate with court management to assist with public wayfinding
• Perform complex case management reviews in a variety of court databases, including iCIS, OnBase, and MVRRS
• Retrieve, review, and interpret case statuses, filed documents, and document submittal requirements; read and interpret complex minute entries and review exhibits for completeness and consistency with court processes
• Assist the public both remotely and through in-person contact with access to case information, court forms, and various documents. Assist the public with technical platforms to facilitate the court virtual environment to include, but not limited to: AZ Point, Court Connect, and other current and future virtual platforms
• Answer complex questions regarding Court practices, policies, and procedures; listen to litigant concerns and respond to complex inquiries about court forms and case processing information; schedule hearings and administrative conferences
• Assist with coordinating parties on jury trial days; greet visitors and assist with check-in for court proceedings. Refer litigants to outside agencies and other community resources for assistance, and act as a liaison regarding program support

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