Court Clerk II

Town of Oro Valley; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Oro Valley is accepting applications for Court Clerk I and II. One vacancy will be filled at the appropriate classification level based on qualifications, with first review of applications on October 28, 2026.

Starting salary depends on experience and qualifications. Under direct supervision, this is a specialized clerical role providing full service support to the Town Court, handling processing, recording, and filing of court documents, and training staff designated as Court Clerk

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of experience in a judicial or legal setting.
• Two years’ experience in an office or business setting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for judge and staff by answering and directing calls from legal community, public, and court staff.
• Perform research to answer inquiries or resolve problems and/or complaints.
• Provide training and feedback to staff designated as Court Clerk I with clear guidance.
• Prepare, draft, and finalize orders, notices, and minute entry orders.
• Coordinate appearance of attorneys, interpreters, and court reporters; provide courtroom support to the Judge.

Skills

Effective communication

PC skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AJACS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

First Review of Applications on October 28, 2026

Expected Hiring Range: $46,133 - $51,899

Starting Salary Depending on Experience and Qualifications

We are accepting applications forCourt Clerk I and II. Only one vacancy existsand will be filled at the appropriate classification level based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Under direct supervision, this is specialized clerical position providing a full range of service support to the Town Court, its stakeholders, and the public involving the processing, recording, and filing accurate court documentation, explaining procedures and services to the public, and providing support to judicial and administrative personnel and is a direct resource for staff designated as Court Clerk I.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs the job functions detailed in the Court Clerk I job description.
• Serves as the liaison for the judge and administrative personnel by answering, directing, and responding to incoming calls from the legal community, the public, and court staff.
• Performs the research necessary to answer inquiries or resolve problems and/or complaints.
• Effectively communicate procedural and processing requirements when training staff designated as Court Clerk I
• Provide timely and detailed training feedback about staff designated as Court Clerk I to supervisors.
• Prepares, drafts, and finalizes orders, notices, and minute entry orders.
• Schedules and coordinates the appearance of attorneys, interpreters, and court reporters.
• Provides technical support in the courtroom and for the Judge.
• Complies with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Completes the Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) hours as required by the Arizona Supreme Court.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to effectively use personal computer hardware and software to the extent necessary to complete job functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn court policies and procedures.
• Ability to use complex computer record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures
• Skill in preparing, maintaining and filing records, documents, letters and reports
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in a judicial or legal setting.
• Two (2) years’ experience in an office or business setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Experience working with AJACS is preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in an indoor environment.
• Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.