Courtroom Clerk-Non-Criminal

Maricopa County, AZ; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 38.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth

Healthcare for you and dependents

Zusammenfassung

Maricopa County is seeking a Courtroom Clerk to record and memorialize court proceedings, attend sessions, and manage exhibits as evidence. You will work closely with the judge and courtroom staff to ensure an accurate, timely minute entry record in accordance with court procedures.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma or GED and at least three years of clerical/office experience (preferably in a court or legal setting).

Qualifikationen

• Attend all court sessions and record proceedings in notes, then transcribe minutes within established timeframes.
• Record and secure exhibits presented for court proceedings.
• Proofread and edit work with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Must pass pre-employment background and fingerprint checks as required by statute or policy.

Aufgaben

• Attend all sessions of court, record court proceedings in a note-taking manner, and transcribe notes into standard minute entry format within established timeframes.
• Determine the correct parties/agencies entitled to receive copies of minute entries.
• Record and secure exhibits presented for court proceedings.
• Communicate oaths, affirmations, and contents of court documents to court participants.
• Receive, process, and/or issue court documents, including protective orders, jail releases, warrants & or confidential orders.
• Proofread and edit work with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Maintain a list of cases under advisement for quarterly submission to the Supreme Court.
• Participate in large group training or one-on-one mentoring.

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

About the Position

Are you ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about actively participating in the justice system process? Perhaps you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment and can easily juggle multiple projects. If that's you, apply to be our Courtroom Clerk!

As the Courtroom Clerk, you'll be responsible for recording and memorializing court proceedings by attending court sessions, communicating oaths with witnesses and juries, and maintaining exhibits offered in a courtroom as evidence. You will be right in the center of the courtroom action, working very closely with the judge and courtroom assistant. The functions performed by this position ensure there is an objective record of events to facilitate the judicial process and expedite resolution pursuant to A.R.S. SS12-283.

Be bold and dare to make a difference, not just today but every day as a Clerk of the Superior Court!

Check out a day in the life: https://youtu.be/R_MDocGj3bE

These opportunities are within our Adult Services Division, working in non-criminal case types in Downtown Phoenix.

About Us

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. The Clerk of the Superior Court is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community. Every member plays a vital role in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public.

COSC adoptedFactorsfor Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors. The fourFactorsfor Success and related competencies are:

• Thought: Have and use the appropriate knowledge.(Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset)
• Results: Take initiative and be accountable for results.(Takes Initiative, Ensures Accountability, Results Focused)
• People: Effectively communicate and interact with others.(Influential, Develops/Others Teamwork, Collaborative)
• Self: Recognize and reflect on oneself and one's behavior.(Authentic, Aware, Flexible)

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose: play a vital and intricate part in the administration of justice
• Hands-on training for 3-6 months, taking place both in classrooms and courtrooms
• 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 the 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, and discounts for goods and services
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 11.98% per paycheckcontribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three years of clerical/office experience (preferred in a court or legal environment)

OR

• Two years at the Clerk of the Superior Court as a Justice System Clerk or higher
• Post-secondary education may substitute for two-years of the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis

Job Contributions

• Attend all sessions of court, record court proceedings in a note-taking manner, and transcribe notes into standard minute entry format within established timeframes
• Determine the correct parties/agencies entitled to receive copies of minute entries
• Record and secure exhibits presented for court proceedings
• Communicate oaths, affirmations, and contents of court documents to court participants
• Receive, process, and/or issue court documents, including protective orders, jail releases, warrants > or confidential orders
• Proofread and edit work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
• Maintain a list of cases under advisement for quarterly submission to the Supreme Court
• Participate in large group training or one-on-one mentoring

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office setting that consists of a high-volume and fast-paced environment with long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
• Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check
• Consistent Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule; teleworking based on business needs and supervisor approval
• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles on County business
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull boxes and other items of up to 20 pounds
• Ability to frequently ascend and descend 1-3 steps to the work area, with or without accommodation

Selection Procedure

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

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