Judicial Assistant - JP

The Judicial Assistant works closely with the Judge and court staff to support daily court operations. Responsibilities may include drafting orders, maintaining the court calendar, and assisting with case processing. The position requires professionalism, discretion, and strong organizational skills.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 6.5 hours accrued bi-weekly (32+ hour employees only)
• 39 hours of PTO front loaded
• Regular accrual starts on 7th pay period
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Contribution rate of 12.00%
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Weekends and holidays off.

$18.22 – $29.23 per hour (Depending on qualifications, experience, and approval)

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Limited interaction with the public as required by the position.

Travel is not required on a regular basis. Occasional travel may occur for annual COJET training in Kingman. Carpooling is typically coordinated to reduce county travel expenses.

Requires extended periods of sitting, as well as standing, walking, bending, and other routine office-related physical activities.

• Handles the day-to-day in court and office operations of a Justice of the Peace (JP); serves as first point of contact for the JP; works with visitors, callers and others having business with the JP; maintains and updates the JP’s schedule and as required, court calendar; schedules appointments, contacts persons requesting appointments and performs related support tasks.
• As required, drafts and/or edits correspondence, letters, memoranda and other written documents; maintains and updates electronic and manual recording and filing systems.
• As required, serves as a courtroom clerk; pulls files for court; checks for completeness; searches for and updates court file as required; calls parties into the courtroom; updates a variety of court records.
• Operates and ensures For The Record (FTR) is functioning correctly, checks in jurors; schedules bailiffs; takes minutes of court proceedings; as required, tracks and updates recording logs.
• As required, replenishes office and common area supplies and materials; fills water pitchers, replenishes cups and performs other duties associated with preparing the courtroom and surrounding areas.
• Accepts and checks court files set for hearing; determines completeness and readiness for court activities.
• Updates and maintains a variety of statistical and financial files, records, logs and reports.
• Retrieves and processes daily mail; makes copies; sends and receives faxes; shreds confidential documents as instructed; operates and maintains office equipment; orders supplies and materials; maintains and updates inventory and supply logs.
• Makes conference and/or other travel arrangements.
• As assigned, assists with developing and/or distributing meeting agenda; compiles and distributes meeting materials attends meetings; takes and transcribes minutes; sends out meeting notices.
• Coordinates JP activities with other judicial officers, attorneys, public agencies and others having business with the JP.
• Responds to inquiries; provides legal information and assistance within the scope of designated authority without giving legal advice.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

• Performs related work as required.
• Performs special assignments as requested.
• Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Three (3) years of relevant court clerk, secretarial, legal secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this…