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Courtroom Specialist (Bailiff) - Municipal Court

City of Phoenix -
Phoenix, AZ

Job Details

Full-time
$22.61 - $35.78 an hour

Benefits

401(a)
Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Company vehicle operation
Driver's License
Law office experience
Clerical experience

Full Job Description

Job ID

62299

Job Category

Audit, Legal & Regulatory

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Municipal Court provides equal access to justice, professional and impartial treatment, and the fair and timely resolution of all court matters. The Municipal Court performs its responsibilities in a manner that maintains the public's trust and confidence in the Court as an institution and enhances the public's respect for the rule of law while preserving and protecting individual rights guaranteed under the Constitution.

The Courtroom Specialist will assist the Judges and Hearing Officers in the courtroom by performing court-related clerical work and coordinating the flow of court cases and hearings. Job duties follow established routines, but unusual cases require the application of judgment and discretion. The position reports directly to a Court Supervisor and works daily with a City Judge or Hearing Officer.

Arraignments Section & Courtroom Operations Section Courtroom Specialists - Interact with defendants, attorneys, witnesses, victims, jurors, and police officers while processing judicial orders. Courtroom Specialists also prepare the docket, prepare courtrooms, ensure all essential parties and materials are present, record actions into the case management system, secure evidence, inform customers of procedures to be followed, and perform duties according to established court procedures. Work hours for both sections are Monday - Friday during regular business hours.

Jail Court Section, Courtroom Specialist - Travel multiple times per day to the Maricopa County Jail and assist Judges in the jail courtroom. Courtroom Specialists interact with a high volume of in-custody defendants, attorneys, victims, police officers, and detention officers in a jail setting while processing judicial orders. Courtroom Specialists also prepare the docket, ensure all essential materials are present, record actions into the case management system, file cases, inform customers of procedures to be followed, and perform duties according to established court procedures. Work hours for the Jail Court Section vary, including one weekend day, some holidays, and a 4/10 schedule.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of Municipal Court procedures and legal and court terminology.

SALARY

Pay Range: $22.61 - $36.84 per hour.

Hiring Range:$22.61 - $35.08 per hour.

Effective July 6th, the following pay rates will be in effect:

Pay Range: $23.06 - $37.58 per hour.

Hiring Range:$23.06 - $35.78 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 345. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page.

The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page .

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,

for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience performing court or law office-related clerical tasks.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
Working irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
The City job description can be found here.
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
This position is subject to Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background standards. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

Experience working with MVD and/or MVD records (third party provider acceptable).
College coursework in business, public administration, criminal justice, or related field.
Spanish fluency.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment will close when sufficient applicants have been received. All who are interested are encouraged to apply promptly.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Bailiff, JC:10510, ID# 62299, 07/01/26, USM, DB, Benefits:003.

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