Court Operations Specialist

Posting Date

10 / 29 / 25

Application Deadline

11 / 02 / 25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Pay : $20.25 hourly

Full Pay Range : $20.25 - $30.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

A higher wage would only be offered based on direct court-related or legal experience (i.e. such as that with a law firm). Additional questions regarding pay can be discussed with HR during the hiring process if you are offered a position.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Clerk of the Superior Court

About the Position

If you're beginning your Court Administration career, our Court Operations Specialist position is the perfect path for you!

The Court Operations Specialist performs an essential role for the Clerk of the Superior Court by providing access to the judicial system and related public records. You will assist the public, legal community, Courts, County, and other governmental agencies so they can pursue legal processes and / or obtain and maintain legal and financial records and information.

Take the leap and jump into this amazing career opportunity today! Want to learn more about this opportunity?Check out a day in the life of a Court Operations Specialist (AKA Administrative Assistant)by clicking on the video link!

This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies throughout our various Court locations.

About Us

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Clerk of the Superior Court is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community.

Every member plays a vital role in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public.

COSC adoptedFactorsfor Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors. The fourFactorsfor Success and related competencies are :

Thought : Have and use the appropriate knowledge.(Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset)

Results : Take initiative and be accountable for results.(Takes Initiative, Ensures Accountability, Results Focused)

People : Effectively communicate and interact with others.(Influential, Develops / Others Teamwork, Collaborative)

Self : Recognize and reflect on oneself and one's behavior.(Authentic, Aware, Flexible)

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Two years of clerical, administrative, or customer service experience

High school diploma or GED

A combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Clerical, administrative, or customer service experience in a court-related or cash-handling environment

Bilingual (English / Spanish) skills (moderate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the Spanish language)

Job Contributions

Perform extensive cashiering functions at public file counters, collect and process fees, payments, and bonds

Receive and process a high quantity of documents and public records from the general public, internal and external customers, the legal community, and / or other governmental agencies

Provide extensive customer service by responding to a high volume of written and verbal inquiries from a variety of sources; complete extensive case and file research for customers

Seal and redact documents and files per court order and / or maintain all sealed, confidential, and discovery materials

Process various complex orders from the court and handle the processing of exhibits

Review, file, and process new complaints, petitions, exhibits, post-decrees, and subsequent documents; set hearings, and generate minute entries

Perform special commissioner, probate registrar, and / or notary functions as necessary

Cross-train to perform backup assistance in other areas or assignments and provide training to co-workers

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a business office setting

Ability to lift boxes up to 30 pounds and carry, push, or pull a distance of 500 feet

Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles or private vehicles used on County business

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

Must pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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