Court Operations Administrator

Posting Date

01/21/26

Application Deadline

02/04/26

Pay Range

$105,000 - $161,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Clerk of the Superior Court

About the Position

Are you a natural leader who likes to inspire and mentor others?

The Court Operations Administrator manages varying operations of considerable difficulty within a division of the Clerk of the Superior Court to provide access to the judicial system and related public records to the public, the legal community, courts, county, and other governmental agencies so they may pursue legal processes or obtain and maintain legal and financial records and information.

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 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. The four Factors for 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

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center

• 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Six years of professional court program administration experience

• Three years of directly related supervisory or management experience

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field

• 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

• Provide administrative direction, planning, and oversight for a variety of operational functions at multiple facilities

• Serve as a member of the Clerk's senior administrative team, providing consultation to the Clerk and his/her executive staff

• Spearhead the Clerk's Office committee meetings with other administrators, the judiciary, federal, state, and county representatives, as well as with the public, participating in problem-solving and decision-making within the scope of authority

• Supervise managers and indirectly supervise supervisors and a variety of Clerk of the Superior Court staff

• Work with managers and supervisors by developing, implementing, and monitoring work plans, programs, systems, processes, and procedures to achieve the Clerk's goals, objectives, and work standards

• Ensure workflow, cross-training, and staffing are in line with the business needs of assigned areas to support the continuity of service provisions to the public and efficient operations

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively orally and in writing; exercises tact, objectivity, discretion, courtesy, and sound judgment in handling highly complex/sensitive issues and situations with a variety of people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds

• Responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of rules, statutes, policies, and procedures for the Clerk's Office

• Use positive influence to collaborate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people

• Analyze high-level organizational systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness, and direct the implementation of improvements

• Assess, recommend, and implement Clerk of the Superior Court initiatives that contribute to the goals and objectives outlined in the mission, vision, and value statement of the Clerk's Office

• Analyze a variety of complex and diverse issues to achieve resolution, providing assistance and guidance to managers, supervisors, and staff

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit for long periods while completing computer activities

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

• Hybrid work schedule options are available after the training period, based on business needs  ​

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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