Judge Pro Tempore - Superior Court (Prescott)

Role

ARIZONA SUPERIOR COURT IN YAVAPAI COUNTY

PRESCOTT JUDGE PRO TEMPORE

The Superior Court of Arizona in and for the County of Yavapai is accepting applications for a Judge Pro Tempore. This position is located in Prescott, unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge. The salary is $190,000/year.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

The Judge Pro Tempore shall perform duties pursuant to ARS §12-144(D) and serve as assigned by the Presiding Judge. Duties are subject to change. While this position is primarily located in Prescott, travel between Prescott and Camp Verde may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Must meet the requirements of A.R.S. §12-142 and Article VI, Section 22, of the Constitution of the State of Arizona.

Other Skills

The Judge Pro Tempore will be appointed by the Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court upon the request of the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court and subject to the approval of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with Article VI, Section 31, of the Constitution of the State of Arizona, and A.R.S. §12-141. The Judge Pro Tempore to assignment is in the Prescott Judicial District at the Superior Court in downtown Prescott. The position is paid by 62% County funds and 38% grant funds through June 30, 2026, and continuation is subject to funding availability.

Compensation is $190,000/year, pursuant to A.R.S. §12-142(C). Benefits include the Arizona State Retirement System, paid holidays, Yavapai County health insurance, Annual Leave, and Sick Leave. This is an at-will position not covered by the County merit system.

To apply for this position, complete an employment application, supplemental application, and attach a Curriculum Vitae at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yavapai/.

Applications will be accepted through October 22, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Superior Court Administrator Julie Malinowski at (928) 771-3168 or yavapaicourtadmin@courts.az.gov.

• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.