What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Court Specialist position at City of Mesa?
First review of applications will be Monday, March 24, 2025; and weekly thereafter as needed.
A Lead Court Specialist is responsible for providing lead supervision over the Court Specialists within the City Court. The lead responsibilities for this class include: training staff members; scheduling to ensure coverage for the assigned responsibility area; assisting with the daily operations; reviewing the work of subordinates; providing input on staff performance appraisals; working with the supervisor to address staff issues; preparing/modifying work procedures as needed; and preparing agendas and conducting staff meetings. This position is responsible for performing related duties as required.
A Lead Court Specialist must thoroughly understand the full scope of court procedures and processes in order to interact effectively with the most difficult questions from defendants, City Prosecutor's staff, law enforcement personnel, attorneys, governmental agencies, and other City employees. The public contact work of this class requires considerable tact, patience, and professionalism when providing information and explanations concerning court rules, state statutes, city ordinances, and general court processes and procedures. Employees in this classification are expected to exercise professional discretion, with minimal direction, while performing day-to-day activities within established guidelines and procedures. The Lead Court Specialist class differs from the Court Supervisor class by the latter having full supervisory responsibility. This class differs from the Court Specialist class by having lead supervisory responsibility. This class receives general supervision from a Court Supervisor through meetings, reports, and conferences regarding volume, accuracy, and timeliness of work completed. If assigned to the Court Operations Unit, the employee in this class will be required to work holidays and/or weekends on a rotating basis throughout the year. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
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Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Extensive (5 years) clerical or paraprofessional experience involving public contact, customer service, or payment processing. A minimum of two years of experience with the City of Mesa as a Court Specialist will also be considered qualifying. Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field may substitute for one or three years of experience, respectively.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Knowledge of general court processes and experience in a court setting is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills and experience with computer applications are highly desirable.
Salary : $46,886 - $69,388
