Court Administrative Specialist (RP2026)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Administrative Staff Specialist
Location: Phoenix, AZ (onsite)
Working hours - 8AM - 5PM

 

Position Description
Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
• Interacts directly with the public, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security.
• Prepares the courtroom for hearings, coordinates courtroom actions with Courtroom Clerk, and manages the courtroom during proceedings maintaining order and integrity of the court process.
• Prepares e-courtroom equipment (digital FTR recorder, white noise machine, electronic presentation equipment, electronic fingerprint equipment etc.) for use during hearing; coordinates the use of and runs equipment during hearing and troubleshoots technical issues.
• Assist victims and the State during proceedings.
• Utilizes court system (iCIS) check-in and printed calendar to determine whether case parties are present, obtain additional information needed for court from litigants, communicate cases called with Judicial Officer.
• Prepares files for the court, distributes the court calendar, reviews files for missing information and court readiness, reviews motions for accuracy and compliance with rules of procedure; contact parties for missing information.
• Assists with case processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings.
• Performs critical data entry of hearing outcomes and results into the court system (iCIS) in real time to maintain updated data, modify existing records, or initiate court ordered actions.
• Works collaboratively with other divisions to offer assistance in times of need, emergency situations, and as scheduled.
• Assists the Judicial Officer and Judicial Assistant with the calendar & other assignments by request.

Position Qualifications
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:
• High School diploma or GED Experience:
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment, or other experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities OR Combined Education and

Experience Qualifications:
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Our Preferred Candidate Has:
• 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, and copy/fax machine

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Knowledge Of:
• Legal research methods and techniques
• Court policies, procedures, and operations
• State laws, rules, and regulations

Skills Required
Skill In:
• Effectively and professionally communicating verbally and in writing to convey information effectively and appropriately based on audience, including providing directives to large groups of people
• Utilizing the following programs and equipment; Microsoft Outlook, Word, & 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

Ability To:
• Perform work tasks with attention to detail
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Make sound decisions in accordance with regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize tasks and re-prioritize tasks based on importance and time sensitivity

Essential Job Tasks (This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
• Interacts directly with the public, attorneys, case managers, court staff, outside agency staff, court interpreters, MCSO deputies, and court security.
• Prepares the courtroom for hearings, coordinates courtroom actions with Courtroom Clerk, and manages the courtroom during proceedings maintaining order and integrity of the court process.
• Prepares e-courtroom equipment (digital FTR recorder, white noise machine, electronic presentation equipment, electronic fingerprint equipment etc.) for use during hearing; coordinates the use of and runs equipment during hearing and troubleshoots technical issues.
• Assist victims and the State during proceedings.
• Utilizes court system (iCIS) check-in and printed calendar to determine whether case parties are present, obtain additional information needed for court from litigants, communicate cases called with Judicial Officer.
• Prepares files for the court, distributes the court calendar, reviews files for missing information and court readiness, reviews motions for accuracy and compliance with rules of procedure; contact parties for missing information.
• Assists with case processing, setting hearings, and providing hearing dates during court proceedings.
• Performs critical data entry of hearing outcomes and results into the court system (iCIS) in real time to maintain updated data, modify existing records, or initiate court ordered actions.
• Works collaboratively with other divisions to offer assistance in times of need, emergency situations, and as scheduled.
• Assists the Judicial Officer and Judicial Assistant with the calendar & other assignments by request.

Experience Required
Experience:
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a court or legal environment, or other experience that would demonstrate possession of the required knowledge and abilities OR Combined

Education and Experience Qualifications:
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Education Required
• High School diploma or GED