Judicial Clerk Senior

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a highly detail-oriented individual with a strong legal curiosity? As a Judicial Clerk Senior, you'll excel in a fast-paced environment where your sharp skills will be fully utilized and valued. You will specialize in providing judicial clerical and administrative support across all case-specific and complex areas of the court. This includes critical functions such as case processing, financial and cash handling, and customer service. Apply today and play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Justice Courts!

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

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 various other court forms
• Mark and maintain all submitted exhibits, complete docket entries/case notes
• Respond to telephonic and in-person inquiries from the public and other agencies, coordinate 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 in the daily, overall reconciliation of the court's account
• Act as an overall supervisor in the absence of the judicial clerk lead and judicial clerk supervisor
• Act as bailiff in court, if necessary, maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings

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% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

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