Justice Court Services Specialist - Bullhead City

Job Description:

Justice Court Services Specialist - Bullhead City

Description

Job Summary

Mohave County Bullhead City Justice Court is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Justice Court Services Specialist .
Under general supervision, this role performs a variety of duties in support of court operations, including responsibilities at the front counter, within the courtroom, and in the court office. This position plays a key role in ensuring efficient and professional service to the public and court personnel.

Starting Salary:
Justice Court Services Assistant Range 8 $16.53 Justice Court Services Assistant Senior Range 10 $18.22 Justice Court Services Specialist Range 12 $20.09

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (no weekends or holidays)

Training Requirement: Occasional travel is required for an annual 16-hour training held each January in Kingman. Carpool options are available.

Proud to Offer:

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

Essential Job Functions

• Accepts new filings and/or documents related to existing cases. Review content; determines if documents require immediate attention of judicial officer.
• Works at and/or assists others working at the counter.
• Collects fees and issues receipts.
• Set-up case in electronic and/or manual recording system.
• Create new or updated existing file folders.
• Issues court processes, updates, maintains and records a variety of statistical and/or financial files and records.
• Pulls cases for court as required or assigned; reviews file; determines completeness of file folder; updates and prepares file for courtroom activities.
• Assists judicial officer in a variety of tasks as assigned.
• Performs data entry; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems; updates records of documents filed, action taken and related courtroom activities. Updates paper file with latest in-court files as required. Returns court file to storage area.
• As assigned, works within the courtroom; sets up court for operations; replenishes supplies, forms and related materials; checks operation of recording machine; loads fresh tapes. Calls cases, witnesses and/or performs other duties as assigned by the judicial officer; operates recording equipment; updates and maintains recording logs; assists witnesses, jurors and others as instructed by the judicial officer.
• Provides subsequent court dates; issues court process, notices and other court documents; updates electronic and/or manual recording systems.
• Cover Courtroom Clerk Proceedings as needed.
• May be assigned to perform the job functions of the Court Services Assistant I or II or JC Assistant Senior.
• As assigned, serves as the Justice Court bookkeeper; accepts, receives and counts monies paid to the court; validates and/or reconciles cash, checks and other financial instruments; works with others within the office regarding financial and related matters.
• Works with defendants, family members and others regarding status of payments, crediting of monies paid and related financial matters; reconciles daily financial accounts; identifies discrepancies and problems with balance.
• Serves as a resource to staff regarding financial, operational and related questions/issues.
• Allocates payments to the various accounts; determines amount/allocation as required by statute, rule and/or other governing requirements.
• Ability to assist with end of day balancing and voids.
• Compiles, prepares, updates and maintains a variety of regularly scheduled and/or ad hoc financial and statistical files, records, logs and lists.
• Submits claims for payment for utility bills, training, etc. Writes checks to restitution victims; exonerates bonds; maintains records of cash bonds posted; works with the jail regarding bonds posted there.
• Communicates and acts in a professional manner with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Responds to inquiries at the counter, by mail and/or by phone, provides legal information without providing legal advice within the scope of designated authority. Determines if request/need is a priority; as required, contacts judicial officer; advises of situation; performs follow-up work as instructed.
• Balances cash drawer; reconciles receipts and disbursements; prepares daily deposit slip. As authorized, prepares, checks, validates and balances monthly and other financial reports, files and records.
• Processes mail, provides to appropriate parties.

Minimum Qualifications

Justice Court Services Assistant:

• High school diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• One (1) year of relevant, progressively responsible secretarial, legal secretarial, clerical, customer service or closely related work.
• OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.

Justice Court Services Assistant Senior:

• A high school diploma/ GED.
• AND three (3) years of relevant, progressively responsible court assistant, secretarial, legal secretarial, bookkeeping/accounting, clerical, customer service or closely related work.
• OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training, may be considered, which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.

Justice Court Services Specialist:

• High School Diploma/GED (General Education Degree).
• Four (4) years of relevant, progressively responsible court assistant, secretarial, legal secretarial, bookkeeping/accounting, clerical, customer service or closely related work.
• 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.

Special Job Requirement:

• Must complete annual training as required by the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET)
• 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 position.
• Provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Modern office practices and procedures
• Legal terminology, statues, and court procedures.
• Principles and practices of recordkeeping, bookkeeping, case flow management, jury management, automation and office operations.

• Data entry and verification procedures.
• Internal procedures of the justice court.
• Trends and practices in adult learning and teaching techniques.
• Experience-based problem solving.
• Department policies, rules and procedures
• Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures, and Department Regulations.
• Applicable city, county, Arizona Supreme Court, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law and other relevant directives.
• Reading, understanding, interpreting and applying relevant city, county, state and Federal statutes, rules, ordinances, codes, administrative orders, case law and other relevant directives.
• Assessing, evaluating, prioritizing and handling multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Producing written presentations and oral reports for internal and external audiences.
• Working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments.
• Assessing, analyzing, identifying and recommending solutions to problems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, other County employees, representatives of other governmental agencies, the bar association, victims, witnesses, litigants, jurors, news media, general public and others having business with the courts of Mohave County.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications.
• Communicating and maintaining professionalism with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Enter and retrieve data from an automated system.
• Analyze legal documents and interpret statutory requirements.
• Perform complex legal clerical work independently.

Mohave County has an extensive benefits package with exceptional health, wellness, and work/life balance offerings, financial & retirement benefits, comprehensive leave program, and more.
Check out our Benefits Guide for full details!

Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Salary:

$34,382.40 - $41,787.20 Annually