Posting Date

06/23/26

Application Deadline

07/07/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$23.40 - $27.24 - $31.08 - $38.75

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $24.23 to $38.75.

This position is Non-Exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Paralegal/ADA Coordinator reviews accommodation requests, manages ADA forms and materials, offers guidance and training on accessibility requirements, and supports the Office of General Counsel with legal, compliance, and administrative tasks. The role also oversees public records requests, coordinates litigation involving the Judicial Branch, liaises with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, and assists with legal research and policy development.

The position works independently on a variety of complex and sensitive matters requiring the exercise of judgment, coordination among multiple Judicial Branch departments, interpretation of policies and legal requirements, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

About The Superior Court:

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidenced-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time.  We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Associate’s degree in paralegal/legal assistant studies

OR

• Associate's degree in any field and a Certificate of Completion from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Studies program from an accredited school

OR

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

Experience:

• Two (2) years of experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant supporting attorneys (A Juris Doctor degree will substitute for experience).

Our Preferred Candidate Has:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.

• Experience working in a court, governmental, or public-sector legal environment.

• Experience utilizing case management, records management, workflow automation, or automated project tracking systems.

• Experience administering ADA Title II accommodation programs, public records programs, litigation support, governmental legal operations, or compliance programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Legal terminology, principles, procedures, and legal research methods.

• Arizona statutes, court rules, administrative orders, and governmental processes.

• Litigation support processes, including litigation holds, discovery, subpoenas, notices of claim, and records preservation. requirements.

• Public records laws, records management principles, and confidentiality requirements.

• Office administration, records management systems, and business technologies used to support legal and administrative operations.  

Skill in:

• Conducting legal research and analyzing statutes, court rules, administrative orders, case law, and other legal authorities.

• Communicating effectively and professionally with judicial officers, attorneys, court staff, government agencies, and members of the public.

• Coordinating responses to public records requests, litigation matters, and other legal and administrative activities involving multiple stakeholders.

• Utilizing technology, software applications, and business systems to support legal, compliance, records management, and administrative functions.

• Prioritizing and managing multiple assignments while meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Communicating effectively and professionally with individuals from diverse backgrounds and abilities regarding ADA accommodation matters while exercising empathy, active listening, conflict-resolution skills, diplomacy, and sound judgment.

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive legal, compliance, and administrative matters. 

• Coordinate activities and projects involving multiple Judicial Branch departments, judicial officers, attorneys, government agencies, and external stakeholders. 

• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and responsiveness.

• Communicate legal, procedural, and operational information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Maintain composure, professionalism, and effectiveness when responding to sensitive, emotionally charged, or contentious situations.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness through the use of technology, process improvement, and innovative business practices.  

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Conducts legal research and prepares summaries, memoranda, reports, correspondence, and other materials utilizing statutes, court rules, administrative orders, case law, and other legal authorities.

• Serves as the Judicial Branch's ADA Title II Coordinator and coordinates requests for accommodations from members of the public seeking access to court services, programs, activities, and facilities.

• Develops, maintains, and distributes ADA-related forms, procedures, guidance materials, and resource documents, and provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to Judicial Branch personnel regarding accessibility requirements and accommodation processes.

• Assists with drafting, reviewing, and editing policies, procedures, administrative orders, rule changes, legislative proposals, and other legal or administrative documents.

• Serves as liaison between the Judicial Branch and the Arizona Attorney General's Office regarding litigation, notices of claim, subpoenas, and other legal matters involving the Judicial Branch.

• Coordinates litigation hold and discovery processes by distributing and tracking litigation holds, monitoring compliance, coordinating release of holds when authorized, and assisting counsel with the collection and production of records and information from Judicial Branch departments.

• Coordinates public records requests by identifying, gathering, reviewing, organizing, and managing responsive records; researching applicable disclosure, confidentiality, records retention, and court record requirements; preparing responses to requestors; and maintaining records regarding requests and dispositions.

• Develops, maintains, and improves systems, processes, and technology solutions supporting legal, compliance, records management, policy administration, and other operational functions.

• Coordinates and processes conflict of interest disclosures and secondary employment requests from Judicial Branch employees.  

• Coordinates Calendar and schedule dates for meetings and deadlines.

Working Conditions: 

Office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment with frequent stressful situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs. 

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances. 

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. 

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County.  This position may be reassigned to other locations.  Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 

 

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