JOB TITLE:
Senior Legislative Specialist VII

JOB #:
2783

DIVISION:
Court Services

HIRING SALARY:
$70,593.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
This lead position encompasses a wide range of complex projects that involve delivering and implementing statewide automation solutions. Including substantial involvement with Automation Services staff, limited jurisdiction and general jurisdiction courts, and associated committees. This position will work to meet the goals and objectives of the unit and assists courts in enhancing the quality of justice provided through improvements in court operations with an emphasis on improved operations through automation. Including the frontline management of the Automation Process Analysts and Automation Business Analysts.

Other responsibilities include review and analyze all proposed legislation filed in the Arizona legislature, assist in statewide implementation of legislative updates and changes that affect court operations related to automation, performs activities to develop operational and functional requirements for statewide court automation efforts, and provide quality assurance in current and future case management systems.

Additional responsibilities include conducting trainings and other Court Services program meetings, assit in developing both short term and long-range plans for multiple project efforts, and assist the Unit Manager with special projects as needed.

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 degree and seven years’ experience in a court environment in a lead position, which includes supervisory and/or oversight responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in case management system implementation in a multi-court environment. The ability to exercise independent judgment in decision making, work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines, ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and provide highly responsible administrative and technical work performed independently with minimal supervision. This position also requires a good working knowledge of court procedures, court rules and Arizona statues and demonstrated skills in leading personnel and team building.

Travel level: up to 15%

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 a 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 first and/or second-round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts 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.