Judicial Assistant - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Judicial Assistant

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Preferred / Desirable Qualifications:

• Work requires moderate physical exertion.
• Applicant must have exceptional interpersonal skills to facilitate customer service principles, practices and public relations.
• May be asked to show coworkers how to perform assigned tasks.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy and high attention to details as errors could influence operational effectiveness.
• Must have prioritization and organizational skills.
• Fast-paced environment including a high-volume workload of clerical duties that requires completion based on deadlines. May also be exposed to some undesirable characteristics.
• Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employee and community members.
• Must have intermediate grasp of reading and writing skills to complete assigned documents, reports or court forms.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality

Tell me more.....

The purpose of this position is to perform specialized duties in accordance with court policies and procedures, which involves considerable public contact and knowledge of court cases with judicial instructions. This is accomplished by performing a wide variety of duties including legal support, clerical, cash handling, data entry, and responding to and resolving customer inquiries. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.

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The ideal candidate for this position will have: / Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process a variety of cases including misdemeanor, civil traffic, parking violations and protective orders.
• Perform a variety of computer data functions in the case management system including input of citations, long forms, public and government correspondence, motions.

• Answering a high-volume call system while providing exceptional customer service.
• Assisting the public while providing levels of departmental necessitated customer service at the front counter.
• Perform clerical duties including but not limited to: typing correspondence, processing mail, collecting and posting fees and fines in the case management system.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

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About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

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We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience:1-2 years of experience required in the same or similar previous positions.