Court Operations Specialist Senior

Posting Date05/22/25

Application Deadline05/26/25

Pay RangeAnticipated Hiring Pay Range: $20.50 - $26.25 Hourly

Full Pay Range: $20.50 - $32.00 Hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. A higher wage would only be offered based on direct court related or legal experience (i.e. such as that with a law firm). Additional questions regarding pay can be discussed with HR during the hiring process if you are offered a position. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job TypeUnclassified

DepartmentClerk of the Superior Court

About the Position

Take the lead and become our Court Operations Specialist Senior!

As the Court Operations Specialist Senior you’ll be responsible for all administrative and clerical duties related to creating, processing, and retaining records related to Grand Jury proceedings as well as providing access to the judicial system and related public records to the public, the legal community, Courts, County, and other governmental agencies so that they can pursue legal processes and/or obtain and maintain legal and financial records and information.

Provide your community with access to justice today! Apply now!

This position has the opportunity for a flexible/hybrid schedule after training is completed and will be in our Grand Jury Division.

About Us

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Our department 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 Acument, 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, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options

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 upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

Three years of progressively responsible legal, court, justice system, or administrative support-related experience

High school diploma or GED

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

Attend and create a record of all sessions of Grand Jury proceedings when a Judicial officer is present

Process and maintain the confidentiality of all closed (pending) Grand Jury cases

Prepare administrative paperwork for the empanelment and orientation of the jurors

Oversee Grand Jurors, and act as the liaison between Grand Jurors and the Criminal Presiding Judge

Enter confidential information of moderate complexity into an automated court system, in addition to routine auditing of documents

Respond to a high volume of inquiries from a variety of sources, complete extensive case and file research for customers, file documents per court order, and handle the processing of exhibits

Follow the state retention schedule for the destruction of Grand Jury records

Perform extensive cashiering functions at public file counters and perform extensive processing of public records

Review, file and process new complaints, petitions, exhibits, post-degrees, and subsequent documents, set hearings, and generate minute entries

Perform Special Commissioner, Probate Registrar, and/or Notary Functions as necessary

Cross-train to perform back-up assistance in other areas or assignments and provide training to co-workers

Working Conditions

Mostly office setting in a high volume, fast-paced environment

The position requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities

Must have the ability to lift boxes up to 20 pounds and carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds at a distance of 500 feet

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

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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