Courtroom Specialist

Job ID
5414- Location
Professional & Supervisory

• Full/Part Time

Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION:

The Municipal Court provides equal access to justice, professional and impartial treatment, and the fair and timely resolution of all court matters.

The Municipal Court performs its responsibilities in a manner that maintains the public's trust and confidence in the Court as an institution and enhances the public's respect for the rule of law while preserving and protecting individual rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

Arraignments Section & Courtroom Operations Section Courtroom Specialists - Interact with defendants, attorneys, witnesses, victims, jurors, and police officers while processing judicial orders.

Courtroom Specialists also prepare the docket, prepare courtrooms, ensure all essential parties and materials are present, record actions into the case management system, secure evidence, inform customers of procedures to be followed, and perform duties according to established court procedures.

Work hours for both sections are Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

Jail Court Section, Courtroom Specialist - Travel multiple times per day to the Maricopa County Jail and assist Judges in the jail courtroom.

Courtroom Specialists interact with a high volume of in-custody defendants, attorneys, victims, police officers, and detention officers in a jail setting while processing judicial orders.

Courtroom Specialists also prepare the docket, ensure all essential materials are present, record actions into the case management system, file cases, inform customers of procedures to be followed, and perform duties according to established court procedures.

Work hours for the Jail Court Section vary, including one weekend day, some holidays, and a 4/10 schedule.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Knowledge of Municipal Court procedures, legal and court terminology.

SALARY:

Pay Range:
$ $36.84 per hour.

Hiring Range:
$ $26.18 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS:

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,
- for more details: Pension Information.

• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid longterm disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience performing court or law officerelated clerical tasks.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• Working irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• The City job description can be found here.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. For information regarding prescreening and driving positions,

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience working with MVD and/or MVD records (third party provider acceptable).
• College coursework in business, public administration, criminal justice, or related field.

RECRUITMENT DATES:

Recruitment closes May 6, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

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