Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County•Surprise, AZ

1d•$20 - $33

About The Position

Northwest Justice Courts is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to support Justice Court operations and provide excellent public service. The role delivers customer service to people involved in court and legal processes and supports the efficient operation of the court through front-counter service, payment processing, filing, and docketing. The clerk gains experience with a variety of case types and legal processes. The work primarily takes place in an office setting and involves frequent public contact in a busy environment. The role may expose the employee to traumatic subject matter and requires professionalism and composure when interacting with people who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational. Hybrid or alternative schedules may be available at some court locations, subject to business needs and the hiring manager’s discretion; such arrangements may be considered after a location-specific period. This customer-facing position requires in-person support. 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, with a full range of $20.25–$32.50 per hour. Salary offers depend on equivalent experience and internal equity; higher pay would only be offered based on 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

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 through 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 and sick time.
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.
Work-life balance and opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County.