Judicial Clerk

Maricopa County; Surprise (AZ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent health benefits

Paid time off and parental leave

Wellness programs

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

Maricopa County is seeking a Judicial Clerk to impact Justice Court operations and provide excellent public service. You’ll handle front counter service, payments, filing, docketing and more to help ensure smooth court operations.

You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of case types, deliver professional customer service, and support court processes. The role offers hybrid work schedules and opportunities for growth within the Justice Courts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to the general public, law enforcement, and attorneys over the phone and at the counter with understanding of filing procedures, fees, and forms.
• Review legal documents for information, conformity, jurisdiction, timeliness, and supporting documents.
• Schedule and amend court docket, coordinate court dates, and issue notices.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date

10/29/26

Application Deadline

10/31/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $23.31 hourly Full Range: $20.25 - $32.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

A higher wage would only be offered based on direct court-related or legal experience (i.e. such as that with a law firm). Additional questions regarding pay can be discussed with HR during the hiring process if you are offered a position.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Justice Courts

About the Position

Do you want to impact Justice Court operations and provide excellent public service? Northwest Justice Courts is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you'll deliver exceptional customer service to individuals involved in court and legal processes, helping ensure the court runs smoothly and efficiently. From front counter service and payment processing to filing and docketing, you'll gain hands-on experience with a variety of case types, deepening your understanding of the legal system every step of the way.

If you're passionate about public service, join us today!

About Us

The Maricopa County Justice Court, Arizona, is one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive Justice Courts in the nation. There are 26 Justice Courts in Maricopa County, which provide professional judicial services to court users so they can obtain timely and economical justice within their community. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, employee training, professional growth opportunities, and generous tuition reimbursement. We invite you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide exceptional and quality services to the citizens we serve.

Hear directly from our team in this short video, as staff share their experiences and how we proudly serve the community.

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 the 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 an 11.98% per paycheck 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

We Require

• 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

We Also Value

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
• Experience processing the following case types: criminal misdemeanors, criminal traffic, civil traffic, eviction actions/forcible detainers, regular civil, small claims, orders of protection/injunction against harassment

Job Contributions

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

Working Conditions

• Work primarily occurs in an office setting
• Ability to work in a busy work environment with public contact
• Hybrid and alternative work schedules may be available depending on the court location, subject to the discretion of the hiring manager and business needs. Not all court locations offer these schedules, as this is a customer-facing position requiring in-person support. If available, such arrangements may be considered after a specified period, which varies by location
• This position may include exposure to traumatic subject matter
• Must demonstrate professionalism and composure when engaging with individuals who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational as a result of court-related matters

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.