Court Clerk

City of Chandler • Chandler, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Chandler Municipal Court is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Court Clerk. This position may work one of the following schedules, including weekends and holidays: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 7:15 am - 5:15 pm and Saturday 7:15 am - 11:15 am, or Monday - Thursday 7:15 am - 5:15 pm and Sunday 7:15 am - 11:15 am. As part of the recruitment process, applicants selected to move forward will be notified and required to attend one of the following Court Clerk Career Preview events: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. or Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. The Court Clerk Career Preview will last one hour and is designed to provide a realistic overview of the Court Clerk position. Participants will have the opportunity to observe the work environment, learn about the day-to-day responsibilities of the position, and gain a better understanding of the expectations of the role before interviews are conducted. Attendance at one Court Clerk Career Preview Event is required to remain eligible for consideration. Please note that attendance at the Career Preview does not guarantee an interview. Interviews are anticipated for Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Applicants selected to interview will be notified following the Career Preview Event. Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler. The Chandler Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of the Chandler city government and is also a part of the Arizona Judicial System. The Chandler Municipal Court serves the public and contributes to the quality of life in our community by fairly, impartially, and promptly administering justice in an effective, efficient, and professional manner. Chandler Municipal Court is responsible for adjudicating criminal misdemeanors, criminal and civil traffic violations, city code violations, ensuring compliance with court orders, and upholding the integrity of the judicial process. The Court also serves the community by issuing Injunctions Against Harassment and Protective Orders. Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, public service environment. As a Court Clerk, you will play a critical role in supporting the judicial process, ensuring accurate records, and delivering exceptional service to court users and internal stakeholders. If you take pride in being punctual, professional, and precise, we want to meet you. This is a regular full-time position, subject to a 6-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available. All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment. Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary. The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in customer service with frequent public contact
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in high volume customer service demand in a government environment
• Previous court experience
• Prior administrative or clerical experience in a limited jurisdiction court
• Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

• Play a critical role in supporting the judicial process
• Ensuring accurate records
• Delivering exceptional service to court users and internal stakeholders

Benefits

• Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
• Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
• 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
• Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• 12 paid holidays per year, plus Winter Break at the end of the year
• Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
• City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
• Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
• Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
• Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED