Judicial Clerk
About The Position
Do you want to impact Justice Court operations and provide excellent public service? The Southwest Regional Court is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service to individuals involved in court and legal processes, helping ensure the court runs smoothly and efficiently. From front counter service and payment processing to filing and docketing, you'll gain hands-on experience with a variety of case types, deepening your understanding of the legal system every step of the way. If you're passionate about public service, join us today!
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 the following case types: criminal misdemeanors, criminal traffic, civil traffic, eviction actions/forcible detainers, regular civil, small claims, orders of protection/injunction against harassment
Responsibilities
- Provide quality customer service and assist the general public, law enforcement agents, and attorneys over the phone and at the counter with understanding legal filing procedures, associated 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, issue summonses, subpoenas, minute entries, certified copies, and other court forms
- File and retrieve legal documents and materials from an automated case management tracking system
- Maintain the order of documents, identify those for transfer to the archives, and purge records according to the retention schedule
- Collect, post, receipt, and reconcile monetary transactions daily
- May have the opportunity to assist in the courtroom and provide administrative support to the Judge, depending on the court assignment
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
