Deputy Clerk III

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PSLF qualified employer

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote-friendly schedule

Job summary

The Arizona Supreme Court Clerk’s Office seeks an organized, motivated professional with experience in appellate court case processing to handle filing, document handling, and agenda preparation in a meticulous environment.

After an initial in-person period, remote work up to two days per week may be offered based on performance. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and PSLF, with opportunities for travel to court proceedings as required.

Qualifications

• Requires organized, detail-oriented work style in a high-accuracy environment.
• Experience in appellate court case processing is preferred.
• Ability to assist customers in person, by phone and email with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Process appellate cases and court rules.
• Receive, process and distribute documents and information for cases and agendas.
• Assist the court's customers in person, by telephone and email.
• Prepare legal documents and maintain court records.
• Serve as a courtroom bailiff and travel with the Court as needed.
• Manage multiple projects with independent decision-making.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Scanners & office tech

Web-based applications

Job description

The Arizona Supreme Court Clerk’s Office is looking for an organized, motivated, team-oriented individual with experience in appellate court case processing. As the highest state court, the Supreme Court has discretionary jurisdiction and processes approximately 1,100 cases annually. The Supreme Court Clerk’s office staff receives the majority of the filings via eFiling and completes case processing in an automated case management system. The work is detailed, and accuracy is critical.

Under the direction of the Court Operations Manager and the Clerk of the Court, this position’s responsibilities include processing appellate cases and court rules, receiving, processing and distributing documents and information regarding cases and agendas, assisting the court’s customers in person, by telephone, and email, preparing legal documents, maintaining the court’s records and other court-related functions. This position will also serve as a courtroom bailiff, which may be onsite or traveling with the Court. This position exercises a higher level of independent decision-making than a Deputy Clerk II.

After an initial period of at least three months in person, this position may offer the ability to work remotely up to two days per week, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Court offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer

This position requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience working in a court or other similar environment. This position also requires the ability to effectively organize, manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, proficiency in front-counter customer assistance skills such as receiving documents, conducting financial transactions, and responding appropriately to questions. Must have the ability to problem-solve, work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines, and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. In addition, this position must be able to effectively use various office technology such as scanners, web-based applications, and MS Office Suite products in performing work duties.

Travel level: negligible