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 court, including case processing, financial and cash handling, and customer service. The role initially operates from a temporary interim location during the startup phase of the Canyon Trails Justice Court, ahead of its planned opening on January 1, 2027. The position may also act as an overall supervisor when the judicial clerk lead and judicial clerk supervisor are absent, and serve as a bailiff when necessary.

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 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 the 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, if necessary, maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement.
Competitive salaries.
Excellent benefits.
Employee training and professional growth opportunities.
Exceptional work-life balance.
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 and including a 100% employer match on Day 1.