Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County • Surprise, AZ

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About The Position

Northwest Justice Courts is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to support Justice Court operations and provide public service. The role serves people involved in court and legal processes and helps court operations run smoothly. Duties include front-counter service, payment processing, filing, and docketing across a variety of case types, providing hands-on exposure to the legal system.

The position primarily takes place in an office setting with public contact. It requires professionalism and composure when interacting with people who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational. The role may involve exposure to traumatic subject matter. Hybrid or alternative work schedules may be available at some court locations, subject to business needs and the hiring manager’s discretion; these arrangements may be considered after a specified period.

Requirements

• Two years of clerical or administrative experience, including customer service, cash handling, and/or data entry.
• High school diploma or GED.
• A combination of post-secondary education and/or 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, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
• Experience processing criminal misdemeanors, criminal traffic, civil traffic, eviction actions/forcible detainers, regular civil, small claims, or orders of protection/injunction against harassment.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the general public, law enforcement agents, and attorneys by phone and at the counter, including explaining legal filing procedures, fees and fines, and where to locate court-related forms.
• Review legal documents for sufficient information, conformity, jurisdiction, completeness, timeliness, and supporting documents.
• Schedule and amend the court docket, coordinate court dates, and issue appearance and release order notices.
• Prepare bench warrants and releases, and issue summonses, subpoenas, minute entries, certified copies, and other court forms.
• File and retrieve legal documents and materials using an automated case management tracking system.
• Maintain document order, identify materials for transfer to archives, and purge records according to the retention schedule.
• Collect, post, receipt, and reconcile monetary transactions daily.
• Depending on court assignment, assist in the courtroom and provide administrative support to the Judge.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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