Court Clerk — Public Service & Docket Coordination

Maricopa County; Ocotillo (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Child care benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Maricopa County Justice Court Ocotillo seeks a motivated Judicial Clerk to support court operations and deliver courteous public service. You will handle front counter service, payment processing, filing and docketing, and gain hands-on experience with a variety of case types.

The role requires two years of clerical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and bilingual English/Spanish is valued. Candidates should be prepared for in-person customer interactions and a professional, steady

Qualifications

• 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
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are valued

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service and assist the general public, law enforcement, 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 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

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maricopa County Justice Court Ocotillo seeks a motivated Judicial Clerk to support court operations and deliver courteous public service. You will handle front counter service, payment processing, filing and docketing, and gain hands-on experience with a variety of case types.

The role requires two years of clerical experience, a high school diploma or GED, and bilingual English/Spanish is valued. Candidates should be prepared for in-person customer interactions and a professional, steady