Courtroom Assistant Classified

Courtroom Assistant Pay Range: $19.00 - $28.50 About the Position The Courtroom Assistant provides coordination of courtroom proceedings and performs specialized legal clerical support duties for the high‑paced operations of a Criminal Court division. Qualifications High School diploma or GED. Two (2) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment. Post‑secondary education may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis. Bilingual in Spanish/English. Experience within a courtroom environment, maintaining order and integrity of the court process. Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, iCIS, multi‑line telephone systems, copy machine and fax machine. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques, court policies, procedures and operations, state laws, rules and regulations. Effective and professional communication verbally and in writing to convey information appropriately based on audience. Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; iCIS, OnBase, eFile, multi‑line telephone system, copy machine, e‑courtroom equipment, and fax machine. Critical thinking and evaluating information to determine the best solution. Attention to detail, establish and maintain effective working relationships, make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures, prioritize tasks based on importance and time sensitivity. Essential Job Tasks Interact directly with the public, jurors, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security. Prepare the courtroom for hearings, coordinate courtroom actions with the Courtroom Clerk, and manage courtroom proceedings maintaining order and integrity. Prepare jury room, oversee jury panels, escort jurors to and from courtroom, and tend to jury needs including answering non‑legal questions. Assist witnesses and attorneys during proceedings, including monitoring exhibits for admission prior to publishing to the jury using e‑courtroom equipment. Prepare e‑courtroom equipment (digital FTR recorder, white noise machine, electronic presentation equipment, electronic fingerprint equipment, etc.) for use during hearing; coordinate usage, run equipment, and troubleshoot technical issues. Utilize court system (iCIS) check‑in and printed calendar to determine presence of case parties, obtain additional information/documents, call all parties into courtroom, and communicate cases scheduled with courtroom clerk and the Judicial Officer. Prepare files for court, distribute court calendar, review files for missing information and court readiness, review motions for accuracy and compliance with rules of procedure; contact parties for missing information. Assist with case processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings. Perform critical data entry of hearing outcomes and results into iCIS in real time to maintain updated data, modify existing records or initiate court ordered actions. Utilize court database systems to complete final upload of documents into court docket. Work collaboratively with other divisions to offer assistance in times of need, emergency situations, and as scheduled. Provide back‑up coverage of Judicial Assistant duties at the direction of the Judicial Officer/court administration. Assist the Judicial Officer and Judicial Assistant with the calendar and other assignments upon request. Working Conditions The employee regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods; stand, walk, use hands; reach with hands and arms; occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds. EEO Statement Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a thorough background investigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maricopa County