Courtroom Assistant

Courtroom Assistant

The Courtroom Assistant coordinates courtroom proceedings in the Initial Appearance (IA) court where the accused are entitled to arraignment within 24 hours of arrest. In addition, the Courtroom Assistant processes time sensitive paperwork such as search warrants, arrest warrants and direct complaints. The Courtroom Assistant is a vital part of the administrative support team that ensures smooth case flow in support of the daily operations of the Judicial Branch.

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County provides 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 recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative experience OR
• Post-secondary education may be considered in substitution for one (1) year of the required experience.

Our preferred candidate has :

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This position works a schedule that requires day work consisting of four, ten-hour shifts located in a secured, jail facility environment, including nights and weekends. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.