Courtroom Specialist

About This PositionThe 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.The Courtroom Specialist will assist the Judges and Hearing Officers in the courtroom by performing court-related clerical work and coordinating the flow of court cases and hearings. Job duties follow established routines, but unusual cases require the application of judgment and discretion. The position reports directly to a Court Supervisor and works daily with a City Judge or Hearing Officer.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 CANDIDATEKnowledge of Municipal Court procedures and legal and court terminology.SALARYPay Range: $ $36.84 per hour.Hiring Range:$ $35.08 per hour.Pay Range ExplanationPay 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.Internal Only:Please understand that this is pay grade 345. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page .BenefitsA comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributionsChoice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plansMedical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health PlanWellness incentive of up to $720 annuallyDental, vision, and life insurance optionsEmployer paid long-term disabilityFree Bus/light rail passTuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per yearPaid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave daysPaid 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 12-month periodFederal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through SaviFor more details, visit: Unit 003 BenefitsMinimum QualificationsTwo years of experience performing court or law office-related 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 .All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.This position is subject to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background standards. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.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 pre-screening and driving positions, click here .Preferred QualificationsThe 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.Spanish fluency.RECRUITMENT DATESRecruitment closes December 22, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.How To ApplyApply online by completing the required information and attaching,as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.WE ARE HERE TO HELPJob interviews may be held by video or audio conference.If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix .Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at or by text at You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .REFERENCEBailiff, JC:10510, ID# 60154 , 12/08/25, USM, DB, Benefits:003.Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWorkCity of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.