Judicial Assistant - Lead - Superior Court (Countywide)

Role

Under general supervision, provides a variety of complex and confidential legal and administrative tasks in support of an appointed judge, commissioner and/or other appointed judicial officers. Undertakes and performs office management tasks associated with the operation, functions, and coordination of the work of a judicial division.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares, and distributes weekly calendars for specified courts; transmits cases between specified courts, maintains caseload statistics, and communicates with justice partners regarding court matters.
• Arranges, schedules, coordinates, and provides coverage for specific court divisions.
• Recommends, assists, and provides requested training for staff for specific court divisions.
• Assists with the hiring and training of specified staff.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with specified staff to determine issues, concerns, or areas of improvement.
• Ensures data accuracy, prepares reports, and audits the work of specified staff.
• Provides feedback to the supervisor regarding specified staff performance.
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements changes to work methods and procedures to increase efficiency.
• Creates resources and develops training materials for specific court divisions.
• Attends committee meetings with department administration.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or GED.

Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years of administrative, legal office or court services support experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET).

Other Skills

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledgeof:

• Legal and court processes and procedures.
• Legal documents.
• Clerical office practice and procedures.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Current Microsoft Office Software.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively verbally, in writing, and in a face-to-face setting and by electronic means with the public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

Ability to:

• Prioritize, schedule, and organize work to meet deadlines.
• Prepare legal documents accurately and timely with minimum supervision.
• Work effectively under pressure in an environment with changing priorities.
• Type at a minimum of sixty (60) WPM.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effectively in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-exempt
Grade: 9
Classification: At-Will
Safety Sensitive: No

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time , Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2024 5:00 PM Arizona

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