Judicial Assistant

Application Deadline September 3, 2026 Salary Range Min $25.01 - Mid $27.98 - Max $30.95 Department Municipal Court Minimum Requirements Education: High school graduation or equivalency Experience: 1-2 years experience. Moderate previous experience required in the same or similar previous positions. Job Description The City of Peoria Municipal Court is looking for an individual to fill its Judicial Assistant position. The purpose of this position is to perform specialized duties in accordance with court policies and procedures, which involves considerable public contact and knowledge of court cases with judicial instructions. This is accomplished by performing a wide variety of duties including legal support, clerical, cash handling, data entry, and responding to and resolving customer inquiries. The position will prepare and process a variety of cases including misdemeanor, civil traffic, parking violations and protective orders; perform a variety of computer data functions in the case management system including input of citations, long forms, public and government correspondence, motions. They will answer a high-volume call system while providing exceptional customer service and assist the public while providing levels of departmental necessitated customer service at the front counter. They will perform clerical duties including but not limited to: typing correspondence, processing mail, collecting and posting fees and fines in the case management system. Ideal Candidate Exceptional interpersonal skills. Requires a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail. Highly organized with a focus on task prioritization and efficiency. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment including a high volume workload. Ability to guide or assist colleagues periodically, including training others in specific tasks or job functions. Capable of maintaining composure and effectiveness when interacting with individuals who may be upset, uncooperative, or experiencing communication challenges. Why Peoria? Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for. Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees. About Peoria The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria. If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you! Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria We are PEORIA! Professional, Ethical, Open, Responsive, Innovative, Accountable. An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. Peoria es una Agencia de Igualdad de Oportunidad de Empleo. The City of Peoria is a full-service municipality delivering exceptional services by anticipating needs, building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity. Founded in 1886 and incorporated in 1954, Peoria has grown from a farming town into a thriving city of over 190,000 residents. We’re proud of our history and excited about a future driven by innovation, growth, and connection. Local government is more than a job; it’s a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to foster a culture of productivity, improvement, and excellent service. At Peoria, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, safe, and supported. Our P.E.O.R.I.A. values define how we serve: Professional Ethical Open Responsive Innovative Accountable. Join Peoria. Serve with purpose and ignite your future. #J-18808-Ljbffr