Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$20 - $33

About The Position

The Downtown Phoenix Justice Courts is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to support Justice Court operations and provide public service. The role serves individuals involved in court and legal processes and helps the court run smoothly through front-counter service, payment processing, filing, docketing, and work involving a variety of case types. The position primarily takes place in an office setting with public contact in a busy environment. It may involve exposure to traumatic subject matter and requires professionalism and composure when interacting with people who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational. Hybrid or alternative work schedules may be available depending on the court location, hiring manager discretion, and business needs; because this is a customer-facing position, in-person support is required. Such arrangements, where available, may be considered after a location-specific period. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek. The anticipated hiring range is $20.25–$23.31 per hour, and the full range is $20.25–$32.50 per hour. Offers are based on equivalent experience and internal equity; a higher wage would be offered only for direct court-related or legal experience.

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.

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, explaining legal filing procedures, associated fees and fines, and where to find 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 documents 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.
Exceptional work-life balance.
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.