Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County•Surprise, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Northwest Regional Center is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to join their dynamic team. This role involves delivering exceptional customer service to individuals involved in court and legal processes, ensuring the court operates smoothly and efficiently. The position offers hands-on experience with various case types, including front counter service, payment processing, filing, and docketing, which will deepen understanding of the legal system. The Maricopa County Justice Court, one of the largest and most progressive Justice Courts in the nation, provides professional judicial services to court users. The organization offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, employee training, professional growth opportunities, and generous tuition reimbursement, inviting individuals to begin and advance their careers while providing quality services to the community. Maricopa County, rated one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024 with over 13,000 employees, offers diverse career paths, comprehensive healthcare, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options.

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

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 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
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 a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Competitive salaries
Employee training
Professional growth opportunities
Robust retirement plans
Tuition and loan payment programs
Multiple paid leave options