Courtroom Assistant Job at Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County
Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County Phoenix, AZ 85009
Posting Date
04/27/23
Application Deadline
05/03/23
Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$19.00 - $21.38 - $23.75 - $28.50
The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $19.00 to $21.38.
This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.
What We Offer
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.
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Job Type
Classified – Judicial CPR
Department
D800 Superior Court
About the Position
The Courtroom Assistant coordinates courtroom proceedings in the Initial Appearance (IA) court where the accused are entitled to arraignment within 24 hours of arrest. In addition, the Courtroom Assistant processes time sensitive paperwork such as search warrants, arrest warrants and direct complaints. The Courtroom Assistant is a vital part of the administrative support team that ensures smooth case flow in support of the daily operations of the Judicial Branch.
HOURS OF WORK:
Please note that the working hours for this position are 4 afternoon/night shifts with 3 days off each week (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday). The set working hours are detailed below:
HOURS OF WORK:
Please note that the working hours for this position are 4 afternoon/night shifts with 3 days off each week (Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday). The set working hours are detailed below:
Wednesday 12.30pm to 11.00pm
Thursday 12.30pm to 11.00pm
Friday 12.30pm to 11:00pm
Saturday 12.30pm to 11:00pm
Thursday 12.30pm to 11.00pm
Friday 12.30pm to 11:00pm
Saturday 12.30pm to 11:00pm
This position will work out of the Intake, Transfer, and Release facility, Initial Appearance Court which is located at 2670 South 28th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85009
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.
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:
- Two (2) years of general clerical experience
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis
Our Preferred Candidate has:
- Experience in a legal/court environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Court policies and procedures, legal terminology, customer service standards and procedures
- Superior Court and Justice Courts Programs.
- Case-flow management
- County Attorney, Public Defender, Victim Advocate, Federal Probation, Superior Court, Justice Courts, Municipal Courts and Adult Probation Programs
Skill in:
- Computer software such as Integrated Court Information System (iCIS), MS Office software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Providing excellent customer service
- Preparation of statistical reports
Ability to:
- Multitask and cope with high volume and a time critical work environment
- Establish and maintain working relationships with others
- Understand and accurately brief oral and written instructions
- Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures
- Work independently with little supervision
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.)
- Interacts directly with the public, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security
- Prepares, maintains, and revises daily court calendars, including setting hearings
- Performs IA Court docket management and obtains and scans all paperwork relative to cases on the docket
- Enters data into iCIS from citations and/or paper referrals that has been submitted by police agencies
- Performs case management entries and/or retrievals to include but not limited to: Integrated Court Information System (iCIS), Integrated Court Information System , Next Generation (iCISng), Adult Probation Enterprise Tracking System (APETS), Justice Web Interface (JWI), and Sheriff’s Inmate Electronic Data (SHIELD)
- Answers public information line calls
- Logs and tracks filings, updating case monitoring system with correct information
- Reviews case files for completeness; contacts interested parties for missing information
- Prepares courtroom, gathers all parties for hearings, directs when cases will proceed to courtroom and information for Judicial Officer review prior to hearings
- Processes search warrants, warrants for arrest, and after-hours Direct Complaints
Working conditions:
This position works a schedule that requires day work consisting of four, ten-hour shifts located in a secured, jail facility environment, including nights and weekends
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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.
Additional Information
Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County.
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 the 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 and/or 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.
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.
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