Judicial Assistant to Comm. Garfinkel

Maricopa County • Mesa, AZ

2d • $22 - $36

About The Position

Special Assignment Commissioner Monica Garfinkel seeks a Judicial Assistant who is a highly-skilled problem solver who can juggle competing priorities, demonstrate exceptional organization skills, and navigate sensitive issues with diplomacy all in support of the day-to-day activities of the Family Court department. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to contribute to the overall success of the Judicial Branch. Special Assignment Commissioners are assigned a home-base assignment and are utilized to cover judges’ calendars when needed. The Special Assignment Commissioners and their staff regularly rotate to various locations throughout Maricopa County. Must be able to travel to any Superior Court for coverage assignments as directed by JA Supervisor, Superior Court Administrator or Superior Court Presiding Judge as dictated by needs of the department. These assignments will be of varied duration (i.e. from one week to several months). 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, evidence-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 OR Combined Education And Experience Qualifications: 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 (2) years of experience.
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a court system, law office, or other legal setting.
• Experience with court procedures, legal terminology, and the legal requirements for processing court documents.
• Experience interacting with judges, commissioners, or attorneys.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Go-To Meetings virtual platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provides all administrative support to assigned Commissioner or Division Administration as a Judicial Assistant and/or Courtroom Assistant.
• Prepares, maintains, and revises daily court calendars, including: setting hearings/trial dates and processing motions.
• Arranges for interpreters, court reporters, and special assignments as necessary.
• Reviews case files for completeness; contacts interested parties for missing information.
• Prepares information for Judge's or Commissioner's 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.
• Handles a variety of requests, inquiries, and complaints from litigants, the public, lawyers, judges and other court personnel.
• Provides administrative support for Court Administration, including providing coverage, customer assistance, answering phone calls, and reviewing Cal-Acti reports.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees