Judicial Education Officer

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JOB TITLE:

Judicial Education Officer

JOB #:

2927

DIVISION:

Education Services

HIRING SALARY:

$110000.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:

All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:

The mission of this position is to make every Arizona judge successful through ongoing mentorship and training of judges who need additional resources and support. This position serves as a role model for new judges and leads the New Judge Orientation Programs of the Arizona Supreme Court including training programs for Civil Traffic and Small Claims Hearing Officers as well as the annual Judicial Conference. This position collaborates with the New Judge Orientation Planning Committees subcommittees of the Judicial College of Arizona to plan New Judge Orientation revise content as needed and administer assessment and practical evaluation portions of New Judge Orientation. This includes serving as faculty for key sessions identifying and recruiting subject matter experts to serve as faculty tutoring new judges who need assistance during New Judge Orientation serving as a mentor for new judges who need extra help learning their jobs and working with a pool of mentors who provide one-on-one hands-on assistance to new judges as needed. This position also coordinates with other Administrative Office of the Courts divisions to provide integrated educational services to judges and legal resources to judges who need assistance.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Justice Studies Education Leadership Communication or a related field and seven years experience working in courts or a related field. They must know Arizona courts through experience as a judicial officer which includes experience and familiarity with all levels of the Arizona court system as well as general knowledge of court records and administrative processes. They will also demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships work effectively with diverse groups and contribute to a team-oriented environment; the ability to mentor and support judges with their daily job functions; create presentations that incorporate adult learning principles and deliver instruction effectively in a professional learning environment; manage time and deadlines prioritize tasks and lead projects to completion.

We may also consider candidates who have experience as a judicial officer or a practicing attorney. Have a Juris Doctorate from an A.B.A.-accredited law school membership in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona and seven or more years of experience as a judge pro tem judge or practicing lawyer.

Travel level: up to 25% within the state of Arizona.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook proofreading typing etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular Full-time Exempt level position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Court offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer