Justice System Clerk
About The Position
Come be part of a dynamic, fast-paced legal team as a Part-Time (20 hours weekly) Justice System Clerk at the Office of the Legal Advocate. This role provides a variety of clerical support duties, including opening, tracking, processing, and closing case files. If you are highly organized, dependable, and excel at clerical work in a structured environment, we want to hear from you! About Us We provide high-quality legal representation to our clients while protecting the fundamental rights of every member of the community. The Office of the Legal Advocate is made up of hard-working and dedicated people who believe in safeguarding the constitutional rights of the indigent clients we serve. We strive to build a stronger team with every team member we add because every one of our colleagues plays an integral part in delivering excellent representation. If your goal is to be part of a dynamic, supportive, and pivotal office, please consider applying to the Office of the Legal Advocate. Proud to Offer 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 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
Requirements
- Two years of general clerical/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
- Previous work experience in a law office, court, criminal justice, or indigent defense setting
- Experience working with court or legal records
Responsibilities
- Uses a computer to access and update case management systems (JuNe)
- Answers inquiries and assists internal and external customers with electronic or physical case files or records requests, either in person or by telephone
- Sorts or classifies information according to guidelines such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order
- Pulls files upon request
- Prepares files/documents for scanning, then scans and indexes documents
- Obtains information from courts and staff to update case files, court calendars, and case management systems
- Transports and destroys (shreds) case files
- Boxes and marks files for long-term storage
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
