Court Administration Lead

J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $20 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Court Administration Lead provides leadership in the Criminal Department by supervising staff in Initial Appearance Court that provide case processing, case flow management and judicial/administrative support. Intake Transfer Release (ITR) Facility, IA Court is located at: 2670 S. 28th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85009. Schedule Thursday-Saturday 1:30 pm-12:00 am (30-minute lunch) Sunday 9:00 am-7:30 pm (30-minute lunch)

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible legal, court, or justice system support related experience
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of: State Constitution of Arizona, Arizona Criminal Court rules, policies and procedures.
• Legal terminology and the legal requirements of processing court documents.
• Customer service standards and practices.
• Skill in: The use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership and coordinating the work of subordinates.
• Ability to: Multitask and cope with high volume.
• Work in a time-critical work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual skills in Spanish/English
• Experience in a legal/court environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Trains and oversees work of other court staff.
• Oversees a function or program within the scope of the appropriate court setting.
• Assists with the hiring of staff.
• May supervise a small group or perform supervisory functions in absence of supervisor.
• Assists other staff in problem resolution and facilitates training in court operations.
• Answers difficult questions concerning departmental policies.
• Investigates and responds to complex public complaints and requests for information or service in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Updates database information.
• Prepares detailed statistical reports.
• Arranges for interpreters.
• Reviews case documents for completeness; contacts interested parties for missing information.
• Prepares information for Judges or Commissioners review prior to hearings.
• Prepares courtroom, gathers all parties for hearings, directs when cases will proceed to the courtroom and manages calendar flow.
• Prepares and designs management information reports.
• Responds to inquiries regarding court cases.
• Answers questions from public and other agencies.
• Processes high volume of Search Warrants and Search Warrant Returns.
• Providing regular onsite or in-person supervision to assess business needs by observation, by monitoring group dynamics with face-to-face interaction and through the use of body language/nonverbal communication, engaging in interpersonal bonding, and modeling expected behaviors.

Benefits

• 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.
• Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees