Courtroom Services Specialist

Courtroom Services Specialist

The Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive problem solver to join our team.

Our ideal candidate will have clerical experience in a legal or court environment and thrive in a collaborative team setting. If you're passionate about delivering accurate and efficient work, we'd love to have you on board.

This opportunity is within our Adult Courtroom Services (criminal) Division in Downtown Phoenix. Upon completion of the training period, this position offers the opportunity for a teleworking schedule, subject to business needs and supervisor approval.

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Our department 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 adopted Factors for Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors.

• 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

• Perform work with a greater purpose; play a vital and intricate part of the administration of justice
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• 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
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

• Two years' experience, with at least one year in customer service and one year clerical/administrative OR
• One year working at the Clerk of Superior Court as a Justice System Clerk Associate
• 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

Job Contributions

• Assist Courtroom Clerks with the processing and/or issuing of non-hearing court rulings, garnishment orders, judgments, and other similar court-related documents
• Mark, secure, and process courtroom clerk-approved exhibits for court proceedings
• Determine the correct parties and agencies entitled to receive copies of notices, minutes, and orders
• Prepare standard draft minute entries within established time frames based on the notes provided by the courtroom clerk
• Attend court proceedings that do not require minute entries, process court orders and notifications directed from proceedings
• Proofread and edit all assigned work for accuracy and detail

Working Conditions

• Office setting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to sit while completing computer activities
• Ability to carry, push, pull, and lift up to 20 pounds
• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles use on County business

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback to initiate the interactive process.