Senior Court Administration Assistant - Jury

Position Overview ABOUT THE POSITION:The Senior Court Administration Assistant supports the Jury Department by providing complex judicial support to develop and maintain comprehensive records, reports, accounts, or files related to the activities of the Judicial Branch. The ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking to select and apply the proper established policies and procedures while solving a wide variety of complex issues is paramount to success in this role.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. Click here to learn more! Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Note: The pay range listed above ($17.50 - $20.25) reflects the expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch. The FULL pay range of this position is $17.50 to $28.50 hourly.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 QualificationsWe 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 legal, court, or administrative assistant level experience OR Combined education and experience qualifications: Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Our Preferred Candidate has: Previous experience in the Jury departmentBilingual in Spanish/English Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of:Court policies and proceduresLegal terminologyCustomer services standards and proceduresRules and Statutes regarding grand juries Skill in:Proficient use of MS Office productsEffective written and oral communicationEstablishing and maintaining professional working relationships Ability to:Multi-task and prioritize workload while handling high volume and time-sensitive tasksWork with large groups of peopleEssential 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.) Check-in in and provide an orientation to prospective jurorsMonitors and tracks jury pools and reporting groupsContacts jurors with a Failure to Appear statusResponsible for compiling accurate tracking documentation for court case developmentPrioritizes and processes work according to policies and procedures, as well as cross-training within other unitsPerforms quality control checks on work completed by the unitsCalculates and issues summonses for Superior Courts, City Courts, and Justice CourtsAnswers inquiries from internal and/or external customers and explains complex legal processes and proceduresEvaluates, recommends, and implements changes to work methods and procedures that increase efficiencyMay oversee and/or audit the work of other staff Working conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds.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. Selection Procedure Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized themselves as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click here . 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 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/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.

Created: 2025-11-15