Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County•Mesa, AZ

2d•$20 - $33

About The Position

The Southeast Court is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to support Justice Court operations and provide excellent public service. The clerk assists people involved in court and legal processes and helps the court run smoothly through front-counter service, payment processing, filing, and docketing. The role offers hands-on experience with a variety of case types. The Maricopa County Justice Courts provide professional judicial services intended to deliver timely and economical justice within local communities. The County describes opportunities for training and professional growth, competitive salaries, benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

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; drug and alcohol testing applies to positions designated as safety-sensitive.
Demonstrate professionalism and composure when engaging with people who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the public, law enforcement agents, and attorneys by phone and at the counter with legal filing procedures, fees and fines, and locating 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.
Work-life balance.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.
Low-cost healthcare for employees and qualifying dependents.
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club.
Paid vacation and sick time.
Parental leave.
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.