Judicial Clerk Lead

Maricopa County • Gila Bend, AZ

21h • $22 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a highly detail-oriented individual with a strong legal curiosity? As a Judicial Clerk Lead, you'll excel in a fast-paced environment where your sharp skills will be fully utilized and valued. Located in Gila Bend, this position provides specialized judicial clerical and administrative support to both the Ironwood Justice Court and the Gila Bend Municipal Court, working within two distinct court management systems. Key responsibilities include case processing, financial and cash handling, and delivering high-quality customer service. In addition to serving as a subject matter expert, the Judicial Clerk Lead plays a key leadership role by supporting, mentoring, and guiding team members. If you are ready to step into a role where you can take on leadership responsibilities, contribute to team development, and make a meaningful impact within the court, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

• Three years of progressively legal, court, or justice system support-related experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Related post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working as a Judicial Clerk Senior in a court environment
• Previous lead or supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Performs clerk duties for both Ironwood Justice Court and Gila Bend Municipal Court, utilizing two different court management systems
• Assists with the hiring and supervision of staff, trains, oversees, assigns, and monitors the workload of staff
• Handles complex and highly critical functions of the court
• Participates in the legal clerical work of the court
• Assists staff in problem resolution and facilitates training in court operations.
• Answers questions concerning departmental policies
• Investigates and responds to public complaints and requests for information or services in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Updates database information and prepares detailed statistical reports. summarizes and prepares court proceedings in minute entry form, reads and interprets minute entries, Types docket entries, prepares, designs, and runs management information reports.
• Prepares and processes formal orders and documents at the direction of the Judge and prepares legal forms for signature
• Responds to inquiries regarding court cases.
• Performs supervisory functions in the absence of supervisor
• Answers questions from the public and other agencies.
• Oversees all financial reconciliations in the court, including daily and monthly reporting, and undergoes various financial audits

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• 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: High school or GED