Justice Court Services Specialist - Bullhead City

Job Description

Job Summary

About Justice Courts-Bullhead City:
Bullhead Justice Court includes Bullhead City, Fort Mohave and Mohave Valley areas except that portion within the Oatman voting precinct, and the unincorporated area north of Bullhead City. It is located at 2225 Trane Road, between Hancock Road and Marina Blvd.

About the position
Under general supervision, this role performs a variety of duties in support of court operations, including responsibilities at the front counter, within the courtroom, and in the court office. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient and professional service to the public and court personnel.

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
  
• Weekends and holidays off.
  

Justice Court Services Assistant- > Salary Range 8 Step 1-8 $16.53 - $20.34/hr.

Justice Court Services Assistant Senior- > Salary Range 10 Step 1-7 $18.22 - $21.76/hr.

Justice Court Services Specialist- > Salary Range 12 Step 1-4 $20.09 - $21.95/hr.

• Must pass pre-employment background screening.
• Must possess valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.

Proud to Offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
  • Regular accrual starts on 7 th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
  • Contribution rate of 11.98% with Employer match starting the first day.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose

Essential Job Functions

• Accepts new filings and/or documents related to existing cases. Review content; determines if documents require immediate attention of judicial officer.
• Works at and/or assists others working at the counter.
• Collects fees and issues receipts.
• Set-up case in electronic and/or manual recording system.
• Create new or updated existing file folders.
• Issues court processes, updates, maintains and records a variety of statistical and/or financial files and records.
• Pulls cases for court as required or assigned; reviews file; determines completeness of file folder; updates and prepares file for courtroom activities.
• Assists judicial officer in a variety of tasks as assigned.
• Performs data entry; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems; updates records of documents filed, action taken and related courtroom activities. Updates paper file with latest in-court files as required. Returns court file to storage area.
• As assigned, works within the courtroom; sets up court for operations; replenishes supplies, forms and related materials; checks operation of recording machine; loads fresh tapes. Calls cases, witnesses and/or performs other duties as assigned by the judicial officer; operates recording equipment; updates and maintains recording logs; assists witnesses, jurors and others as instructed by the judicial officer.
• Provides subsequent court dates; issues court process, notices and other court documents; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems.
• Cover Courtroom Clerk Proceedings as needed.
• May be assigned to perform the job functions of the Court Services Assistant I or II or JC Assistant Senior.
• As assigned, serves as the Justice Court bookkeeper; accepts, receives and counts monies paid to the court; validates and/or reconciles cash, checks and other financial instruments; works with others within the office regarding financial and related matters.
• Works with defendants, family members and others regarding status of payments, crediting of monies paid and related financial matters; reconciles daily financial accounts; identifies discrepancies and problems with balance.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding financial, operational and related questions/issues.
• Allocates payments to the various accounts; determines amount/allocation as required by statute, rule and/or other governing requirements.
• Ability to assist with end of day balancing and voids.
• Compiles, prepares, updates and maintains a variety of regularly scheduled and/or ad hoc financial and statistical files, records, logs and lists.
• Submits claims for payment for utility bills, training, etc. Writes checks to restitution victims; exonerates bonds; maintains records of cash bonds posted; works with the jail regarding bonds posted there.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Responds to inquiries at the counter, by mail and/or by phone, provides legal information without providing legal advice within the scope of designated authority. Determines if request/need is a priority; as required, contacts judicial officer; advises of situation; performs follow-up work as instructed.
• Balances cash drawer; reconciles receipts and disbursements; prepares daily deposit slip. As authorized, prepares, checks, validates and balances monthly and other financial reports, files and records.
• Processes mail, provides to appropriate parties.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 11/15/2026 5:00 PM Arizona