Bailiff/Judicial Specialist (Grade 8)

Yuma County•Yuma, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is advertised at the minimum hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. Applications are sought on behalf of the Superior Court in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Superior Court Human Resources in Yuma County. Performs varied tasks that assure the efficient and orderly operation of the courtroom, court calendar, and all court proceedings; provides administrative support, facilitates the flow of courtroom cases and official proceedings, enforces rules in the courtroom.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of responsible administrative support and computer experience
Equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Pass criminal background checks
Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required
Knowledge of Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, operational policies, and procedures
Knowledge of applicable Federal rules and requirements
Knowledge of legal, ethical, and professional rules of conduct
Knowledge of Yuma County and Superior Court policies and procedures
Knowledge of Superior Court in Yuma County
Knowledge of rules of the Judicial Merit System and the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of caseflow management, records management, and jury management
Knowledge of Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS)
Knowledge of Jefferson Audio Video Systems (JAVS) digital recording system
Knowledge of principles of human behavior
Knowledge of criminal justice system and available community resources
Knowledge of principles and practices of case and records management
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
Knowledge of legal terminology and court processes and procedures
Skills in working under pressure in a dynamic work environment with changing demands and priorities
Skills in maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions
Skills in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Skills in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds, including judges, court staff, litigants, attorneys, and the general public
Skills in effectively communicating in written and verbal forms
Skills in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications
Skills in handling significant problems and tasks that come up simultaneously and unexpectedly
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with judges, attorneys, elected officials, court employees, stakeholders, users of the court’s services, and the public.

Nice To Haves

A valid Arizona State Driver’s License may be required
Employees in this classification may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Manages the courtroom in an efficient manner through coordination of counsel, litigants, victims, law enforcement, the media, interpreters, and the general public.
Assures that the judge has all files, motions, sentencing documents, exhibits, case status information and other documents from Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS).
Performs a wide variety of support tasks for the court.
Assists jurors, witnesses, attorneys, news media, and others, according to established guidelines, policies, procedures, state statutes, rules, and administrative orders.
Guards, protects and maintains privacy and security of the jury deliberation room prior to deliberation.
Guards, protects and maintains the privacy of the jurors during jury deliberation.
Escorts jurors to lunch, dinner, if required.
Provides courtroom technology operational support services for multiple systems including; Justice Audio Video System (JAVS) to include and documentation of proceedings designated by the court as JAVS official record.
Assists the courtroom clerks and court reporters in keeping an accurate record of court proceedings.
Retrieves court files and reviews for completeness.
Reviews the AJACS calendar for accuracy.
Keeps a daily log of court proceedings.
Assists in preparing legal orders, sentencing documents, judge’s notes, and paperwork.
Assists with scheduling of court hearings.
Coordinates with the jury commissioner in preparation for jury trials.
Manages the jury to prevent juror contamination and tampering throughout the duration of the trial and during deliberations.
Responds to juror needs during trial and deliberation.
Prepares and/or provides various forms associated with the court process to attorneys.
Handles sensitive and delicate issues with confidentiality and professionalism.
Provides clerical services and administrative support.
Responds to requests for sensitive information.
Assists with the coordination of cases and people through the court process.
Coordinates calendars.
Assists in preparing, updating, and distributing the Court’s calendars.
Abides by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.