About the position
The Administrative Office of the Courts seeks a detail-oriented individual to perform high-level administrative duties for the Commissions on Appellate and Trial Court Appointments (JNC) and Judicial Performance Review (JPR), as assigned by the JNC/JPR Program Manager. The main responsibilities of the position include oversight of the process involved in nominating applicants for judicial office and the process of reviewing the performance of judges that are appointed under merit selection; coordinating meetings, drafting minutes, and policies and procedures adopted by the Commissions. This position also assists in coordinating the JPR Conference Team process, administers the annual process for the appointment of judges pro tempore, as well as prepares individual pro tempore administrative orders, and conducts background checks on JNC applicants. Additional functions include recruiting, screening, and coordinating the appointment of volunteers to serve on Supreme Court committees and commissions. Other responsibilities include program planning, project management, monitoring, and evaluation; data analysis, public information activities, including website design and maintenance; policy development and maintenance; and developing and conducting training of volunteers. Also, working with the State Bar of Arizona to research and draft disciplinary histories for judicial applicants, and attorneys serving as judge pro tempore or volunteering for supreme court committees. This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of the process involved in nominating applicants for judicial office.
- Reviewing the performance of judges appointed under merit selection.
- Coordinating meetings and drafting minutes.
- Developing policies and procedures adopted by the Commissions.
- Assisting in coordinating the JPR Conference Team process.
- Administering the annual process for the appointment of judges pro tempore.
- Preparing individual pro tempore administrative orders.
- Conducting background checks on JNC applicants.
- Recruiting, screening, and coordinating the appointment of volunteers for Supreme Court committees and commissions.
- Program planning, project management, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Data analysis and public information activities, including website design and maintenance.
- Policy development and maintenance.
- Developing and conducting training of volunteers.
- Researching and drafting disciplinary histories for judicial applicants and attorneys.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
- Four years of related experience in progressively responsible positions.
- Highly effective communication and project management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professional people associated with the legal system and government entities.
- Demonstrated judgment in disseminating information and handling personnel matters.
- Proficiency in detail orientation.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
- Accrued vacation pay and sick leave.
- 10 paid holidays per year.
- Health and dental insurance.
- Retirement plan.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
- Option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule.
