Judicial Clerk Lead

Maricopa County • Chandler, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for the legal field? As a Judicial Clerk Lead, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced court environment where your expertise is both valued and impactful. Based at Justice Court Ocotillo, you’ll play a vital role in supporting complex public needs while helping train and guide fellow team members. In this leadership position, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert and a trusted mentor, empowering your team, strengthening operations, and contributing to the court’s mission. If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Two years of progressively responsible legal, court, or justice system support-related experience
• Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field
• Related experience may substitute for the post-secondary education on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Justice court or justice system support-related experience
• Previous experience working as a Judicial Clerk Senior in a court environment
• Previous lead or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a supervisory nature, such as training and overseeing the work of other court staff, and hiring staff
• Assists staff in problem resolution and facilitates training in court operations
• Answers difficult questions concerning personnel and court policies
• Investigates and responds to complex public complaints and requests information or service in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Updates database information and reads and interprets minute entries.
• Prepares and processes formal orders and documents at the direction of the Judge
• Develops employee evaluation plans and goals, and evaluates employee performance
• Conducts legal and procedural research at the direction of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor
• Disciplines staff when necessary at the direction of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor
• Creates work plans in reaction to workload and case filings with direction from the Judicial Clerk Supervisor
• Participates in committees and work groups, affecting the creation of policies and procedures
• Helps to ensure data and financial integrity
• Serves as liaison to outside agencies at the direction of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor
• Prepare payroll along with other related personnel functions in the absence of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance with alternative schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Childcare benefits, including a 30% discount on full-time, part-time, or drop-in tuition at any KinderCare locations
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree