Justice System Clerk Senior

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you a highly organized and communicative individual ready to take on a pivotal role within the Arizona Judicial System? As a Senior Justice System Clerk, you'll be at the forefront, ensuring the timely and accurate assignment of legal counsel and guardians ad litem for indigent clients across diverse County courts. This isn't just clerical work – it's a dynamic position where your keen attention to detail and exceptional communication skills are essential for the smooth functioning of justice. If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-paced legal environment, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time legal, court, or justice system administrative experience
• 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

• Experience using Integrated Compliance Court Information System (ICIS)
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Receives requests and makes attorney assignments in accordance with contractual guidelines
• Researches miscellaneous case information using the department case management system (CACE) and ICIS
• Creates assignments and enters payment information in CACE
• Notifies Maricopa County courts of the assignments appropriately and promptly
• Reviews court minute entries to reconcile assignment and payment requests
• Maintains attorney assignment statistics
• Answers questions regarding the Office of Public Defense Services (OPDS) and court procedures from contract attorneys, vendors, courts and indigent clients
• Attends meetings and training regarding changes of court protocol
• Provides coverage for other assignment desks as assigned
• Serves as receptionist by answering phone inquiries, sorting and distributing mail, greeting visitors, and maintaining vendor correspondence as requested

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid work schedule options
• 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 upcoming 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
• Arizona State Retirement System (defined retirement benefit requiring a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees