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 areas of the court. The position supports the efficient operation of the Justice Courts by processing court records and documents, assisting with courtroom proceedings, handling inquiries, coordinating calendars, and performing financial duties. The role may also serve in a supervisory capacity when the judicial clerk lead and judicial clerk supervisor are absent.

Work primarily occurs in an office setting. Hybrid or alternative work schedules may be available depending on court location, business needs, and the hiring manager’s discretion; availability may be limited because the position requires in-person customer support. The role may involve exposure to traumatic subject matter and requires professionalism and composure when interacting with people who are emotional, distressed, or confrontational in connection with court matters.

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 be substituted 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, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

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 direction of the Judge.
• 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 may assist with the daily overall reconciliation of the court's account.
• Act as the overall supervisor when the judicial clerk lead and judicial clerk supervisor are absent.
• Act 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 the employee and qualifying dependents.
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
• 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 an 11.98% per-paycheck contribution, with a 100% employer match on Day 1.
• Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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