Judicial Clerk Senior

Maricopa County • Avondale, AZ

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About The Position

The Judicial Clerk Senior provides judicial clerical and administrative support across case-specific and complex court functions, including case processing, financial and cash handling, and customer service. The role will initially work from a temporary interim location while operations are established in preparation for the opening of Canyon Trails Justice Court on January 1, 2027. The position works primarily in an office setting and may involve exposure to traumatic subject matter and interactions with people who are emotional, distressed, or confrontational. Hybrid or alternative schedules may be available at some court locations, at the hiring manager’s discretion and subject to business needs; any such arrangement may be considered after a location-dependent period.

Requirements

• Three years of progressively responsible full-time legal, court, or justice system experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis.
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy.
• Must meet drug and alcohol testing requirements if the position is designated as safety-sensitive.
• Demonstrate professionalism and composure when engaging with people who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working as a Judicial Clerk in a court environment.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and maintain confidential and sensitive court records, and process formal orders and documents at the Judge’s direction.
• Prepare bench warrants and releases; issue summonses, subpoenas, minute entries, certified copies, and other court forms.
• Mark and maintain submitted exhibits and complete docket entries and case notes.
• Respond to telephone and in-person inquiries from the public and other agencies.
• Coordinate the court calendar and schedule hearings.
• Receive money following standard accounting procedures, enter fine amounts, and create payment plans.
• Reconcile cash drawers and potentially assist with daily overall reconciliation of the court’s account.
• Serve as overall supervisor in the absence of the judicial clerk lead and judicial clerk supervisor.
• Serve as bailiff in court when necessary, maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salaries
• Employee training and professional growth opportunities
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for employees and qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Wellness program with an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, with an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution and a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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