Traditions of innovation and excellence have made the Supreme Court of Arizona one of the most respected in the nation. Our strategic agenda, "Good to Great" is the 2005 - 2010 strategic agenda for the Arizona Judicial Department led by Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor. The five goals of the agenda include:
- Providing Access to Swift, Fair Justice
- Protecting Children, Families, and Communities
- Being Accountable
- Improving the Communication and Cooperation with the Community
- Serving the Public by Improving the Legal Profession.
The Administrative Office of the Courts
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) provides support to the Chief Justice in the supervision of all courts in the state.
The AOC is similar to a corporate office in which the Supreme Court Justices act as the Board of Directors. The AOC develops and implements programs to support the work of the court and to assist the Chief Justice with administrative duties.
The AOC provides technical assistance to all courts; research and analysis; assistance in implementing special programs and procedures; assistance in developing and implementing rules and procedures for the courts; training and continuing legal education for all judicial employees; public education and information programs regarding the judiciary; administration and implementation of juvenile justice programs; juvenile probation services; and, adult probation services.
It also assists the court system in preparing budgets and seeking funding from the Legislature, recommends and/or comments on legislation that may affect the judicial department and handles special projects assigned by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Benefits of Working for the Arizona Supreme Court
- Healthcare
- Health insurance –choice of plans
- Dental insurance- choice of plans
- State Retirement (ASRS)
- Paid life insurance and optionalemployee-paid supplemental and dependent life insurance
- Long–term disability
- Short-term disability
- Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Leave
- 12-25 days vacation annually based on length of service
- 96 hours sick leave annually accrues without limit
- 10 paid holidays annually
- Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave
- Other
- Free covered parking
- Bus Card Plus – discounted bus fares
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Direct Deposit
- Choice of 2 credit unions
- Employee Referral Program
- Education and Training