Administrative Specialist

Posting Date 03/13/26 Application Deadline 03/17/26 Pay Range Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$20.25 - $22.81 - $25.38 - $30.50


The expected ENTRY pay range for this position is expected to be $21.03 to $25.38 per hour.


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 Classified – Judicial CPR Department D800 Superior Court About the Position Position Overview About The Position: The Administrative Specialist performs complex administrative work and serves as the main point of contact for families in Juvenile Court. The Administrative Specialist will establish continuous methods of communication with the Juvenile Court Administration and with families involved within the court system. 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:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience:

• Two (2) years of responsible clerical and/or administrative experience

OR Combined Education and Experience Qualifications:

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education or job-related experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Our Preferred Candidate Has :

• Knowledge of the child welfare system
• Associate's degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Customer service principles
• Office practices, procedures, and processes
• Microsoft Office Suite, e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Skill in:

• Operating various office equipment and machines
• Communicating effectively; both verbally and in writing
• Using critical thinking skills to perform work functions accurately and professionally

Ability to:

• Maintain high levels of professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions
• Process and handle confidential information with discretion
• Plan, organize, and maintain workflow.
• Work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Exercise discretion in handling and working with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Use effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks at one time
• Excel in a high volume and time sensitive work environment
• Problem-solve a variety of situations

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.)

• Provides a variety of moderately complex customer service on the telephone or in person; explains policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Receives, sorts, reviews, and processes specialized paperwork, forms, letters, and memos, reviewing then for sufficiency of information, conformity, completeness, timeliness, and all required documents.
• Provides information, instruction, and assistance to the public, other agencies and/or other County employees.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns from the public and other agencies; resolves complaints.
• Enters, edits, and retrieves data from a variety of electronic systems; may verify accuracy of lower-level employees' work.
• Creates, updates, and maintains moderately complex spreadsheets, databases, and reports.
• Determines and computes fees; receives, verifies, and accounts for checks, money orders, credit and cash payments made in person or by mail; reconciles and balances monies received against transaction totals.
• Schedules appointments and meetings for individuals and groups; prepares meeting material and attends meetings as necessary.
• May explain how to perform their work to others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions : 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. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer. 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 or 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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