Judicial Clerk Senior

Maricopa County • Avondale, AZ

1d • $21 - $35

About The Position

The Judicial Clerk Senior provides judicial clerical and administrative support across case-specific and complex areas of the Justice Courts. The position supports efficient court operations by processing confidential court records and formal documents, preparing court forms and orders, maintaining exhibits and docket information, coordinating calendars and hearings, and assisting court users and other agencies. The role may also involve financial processing and reconciliation, supervising in the absence of designated leads, and serving as a courtroom bailiff when necessary.

The position works primarily in an office setting and may involve exposure to traumatic subject matter. Employees must maintain professionalism and composure when interacting with people who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational. Hybrid or alternative schedules may be available at some court locations after a specified period, at the hiring manager’s discretion and based on business needs; the position requires in-person customer support.

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.
• Meet drug and alcohol testing requirements if the position is 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 telephonic and in-person inquiries from the public and other agencies.
• Coordinate the court calendar and schedule hearings.
• Receipt money following standard accounting procedures, enter fine amounts, and create payment plans.
• Perform financial reconciliation of cash drawers and may assist with daily overall reconciliation of the court's account.
• Act as an overall supervisor in the absence of the judicial clerk lead and the judicial clerk supervisor.
• Act as bailiff in court when necessary, maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 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
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for the employee and qualifying dependents
• Employee training and professional growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

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