Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Downtown Phoenix Justice Courts is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to support Justice Court operations and provide customer service to people involved in court and legal processes. The role handles a range of court activities, including front-counter service, payment processing, filing, and docketing, across a variety of case types.

The position primarily takes place in an office setting and involves frequent public contact in a busy environment. Depending on the court assignment, the clerk may assist in the courtroom and provide administrative support to the Judge. The role may involve exposure to traumatic subject matter and requires professionalism and composure when interacting with people who are emotional, distressed, or confrontational. Hybrid or alternative schedules may be available at some locations, subject to business needs and hiring manager discretion; any such arrangement may be considered after a location-specific 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.
• 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 cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to the public, law enforcement agents, and attorneys by phone and at the counter, including assistance with legal filing procedures, fees and fines, and 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 records 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.
• 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 hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

What This Job Offers

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