Judicial Assistant

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

6d•$23 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Judicial Assistant provides training, mentoring, and administrative work in support of Commissioners in Initial Appearance Court and staff. 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of administrative experience
Experience as a Bailiff/Courtroom Assistant or Judicial Clerk Senior within the Maricopa County Superior Court may substitute for the experience requirement.
Completion of an accredited legal secretary or paralegal training program or certification, may substitute for two years of experience.
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge of: Court policies and procedures, legal terminology, office procedures and practices, and the legal requirements for processing court documents.
Principles and processes for customer service standards and procedures.
Skill in: Verbally communicating with others to convey information effectively.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
The use of computer applications and software such as MS Outlook, Word, Excel, iCIS, and OnBase.
The following equipment: multi-line telephone system, fax machine, scanners and copy machine.
Ability to: Understand and follow quickly and accurately brief oral and written instructions.
Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures.
Maintain a court calendar and work effectively with judges, commissioners, attorneys, court personnel, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Criminal Court Administration.
Knowledge and experience with Criminal Court procedures, legal terminology, and the legal requirements for processing court documents.
Previous experience interacting with judges, commissioners, and attorneys a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides all administrative support of Criminal IA Court Commissioners as a Judicial Assistant and/or Bailiff.
Prepares, maintains, and revises daily court calendars, including setting hearings.
Arranges for interpreters.
Reviews case files 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 courtroom, and manages calendar flow.
Assists in case flow management with daily input of hearing outcomes into the court database.
Answers questions in person and by telephone from self-represented litigants, attorneys and court staff.
Reviews mail daily and processes all in-box and out-box correspondence for Judges or Commissioners.
Submittal of timecards of Commissioners & ProTems.
Processing high volume of Search Warrants and Search Warrant Returns.