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 administrative experience 

OR  

Combined Education And Experience Qualifications:  

• Experience as a Bailiff/Courtroom Assistant or Judicial Clerk Senior within the Maricopa County Superior Court may substitute for the experience requirement. 

• Completion of an accredited legal secretary or paralegal training program or certification, may substitute for two (2) years of experience.   

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

Our Preferred Candidate Has: 

• Experience working in a court system, law office, or other legal setting.  

• Experience with court procedures, legal terminology, and the legal requirements for processing court documents. 

• Experience interacting with judges, commissioners, or attorneys. 

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:  

Knowledge Of: 

• Court policies and procedures, legal terminology, office procedures and practices, and the legal requirements for processing court documents.   

• Principles and processes for customer service standards and procedures.  

Skill In: 

• Verbally communicating with others to convey information effectively. 

• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 

• The use of computer applications and software such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, iCIS, OnBase, and eFile., OneDrive, SharePoint 

• Standard office equipment such as a multi-line telephone system, computer, and copier.  

Ability To: 

• Understand and follow brief oral and written instructions. 

• Make sound decisions per regulations, policies, and procedures. 

• Maintain a court calendar and work effectively with judges, commissioners, attorneys, court personnel, and the public. 

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.) 

• Provides all administrative support to the assigned Judge.  

• Prepares, maintains, and revises daily court calendars, including setting hearings or trial dates and processing motions.  

• Arranges for interpreters, court reporters, and special assignments as necessary.  

• Reviews case files for completeness and contacts interested parties for missing information.  

• Prepares information for the Judge's review prior to hearings.  

• Prepares the courtroom, gathers all parties for hearings, directs when cases will proceed to the courtroom, and manages calendar flow.  

• Assists in case flow management with daily input of hearing outcomes into the court database.  

• Handles a variety of requests, inquiries, and complaints from litigants, the public, lawyers, judges, and other court personnel.

• Transcribes a variety of letters, memoranda, and jury instructions when requested. 

• Performs the duties of, and acts as the Courtroom Assistant when necessary. 

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