Court Clerk I

Town of Oro Valley•Main Town Hall Complex, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Court Clerk I provides specialized clerical support to the Town Court, its stakeholders, and the public. The role processes, records, and files court documentation; explains procedures and services to the public; and supports judicial and administrative personnel. The position interacts daily with members of the public, defendants, police, and the legal community in person, by phone, and by email, and handles difficult public-contact situations with diplomacy and tact. The clerk maintains electronic case files and case-management records, processes payments and bonds, monitors payment and case status, balances monies, and generates financial reports. The role also performs legal clerical work and serves as a courtroom clerk for civil traffic and protective-order cases. Regular daily attendance is essential. Work is performed indoors, and the position requires the ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds. The Town is accepting applications for Court Clerk I and II, with one vacancy to be filled at the classification level appropriate to the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience, and ability to meet minimum requirements. First review of applications is October 28, 2026. The expected hiring range is $41,844–$47,0754, with starting salary depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in an office or business setting; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to use personal computer hardware and software as needed to perform job functions.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and learn court policies and procedures.
Ability to use complex computer record-keeping systems.
Skill in preparing, maintaining, and filing records, documents, letters, and reports.
Knowledge of customer-service techniques and methods.
Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Regular, daily attendance.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
One year of experience in a judicial or legal setting.

Responsibilities

Interact daily with the public, defendants, police department, and legal community in person, by phone, and via email.
Provide information about court policies and procedures, case status updates, and judicial rulings to internal and external customers.
Handle difficult public-contact situations with diplomacy and tact while providing efficient and respectful service.
Create, research, and maintain electronic civil traffic, criminal misdemeanor, and protective-order case files; enter data accurately into the case-management system.
Accept and process payments, update cases accurately, and monitor payment history and case status.
Post and review incoming bonds received from the County Jail.
Balance monies daily and generate financial reports.
File pleadings and other documents; prepare court calendars; pull files for court sessions; and create and send notices, summonses, search warrants, and correspondence.
Serve as courtroom clerk for civil traffic and protective-order cases.
Assist other Court staff with work duties and complete other assigned tasks.
Comply with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Complete required Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) hours.