Court Clerk

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

About The Position

The Court Clerk provides a wide variety of clerical support for the operations and services of the Scottsdale City Court. The position processes case information, dockets and reports accurate case-file information to the public and defendants, and regularly interacts with the public by taking payments, answering phone calls, and supporting judicial and administrative personnel. The work relies on computers and technology. During employment with the court, the clerk may serve on any of its three operational teams: Public Service, Court Support, and Courtroom Operations. The anticipated starting salary may be up to the midpoint, depending on the candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint salary is $29.55 per hour. Employees must reside in Arizona during their active employment with the City, including if approved to work remotely. Additional licenses or certifications may be required depending on assignment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Two years of direct, in-person public-contact customer service experience.
One year of cashiering experience involving point-of-sale transactions.
An equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the stated minimum qualifications.
Must reside in the State of Arizona while actively employed by the City.
Other licenses or certifications may be required depending on the division, department, or service assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide clerical support for Scottsdale City Court operations and services.
Process case information and docket cases.
Report accurate case-file information to the public and defendants.
Provide public-facing customer service, including taking payments and answering phone calls.
Support judicial and administrative personnel.
May serve on the Public Service, Court Support, and Courtroom Operations teams.

Benefits

12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
Vacation accrual starting at 10.3 hours per month, eligible for use immediately following accrual.
Sick leave accrual of 8 hours per month, eligible for use immediately following accrual.
Medical coverage, including behavioral health coverage, effective on the first day of employment.
Dental benefits effective on the first day of employment.
Vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
City-paid basic life insurance equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, with supplemental life insurance available as an option.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,500 per year.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System defined-benefit plan, with mandatory employer and employee contributions; the current contribution rate is 11.98% and includes a long-term disability benefit.
Supplemental retirement plans through Nationwide (457).
Pet insurance.
Bilingual pay compensation.
Employee wellness plan with flexible incentives.
Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost.