Judicial Clerk Senior

Maricopa County; Avondale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Healthcare benefits

Paid vacation & leave

Arizona State Retirement System

Job summary

The Maricopa County Justice Court, Arizona, is seeking a Judicial Clerk Senior to provide judicial clerical and administrative support across complex court areas. You will work in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and discretion are essential.

In this role, you will prepare court documents, manage calendars, and handle financial transactions while upholding professional standards. The position offers a hybrid schedule and attractive benefits, with opportunities for growth within the

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible full-time legal, court, or justice system experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Process, prepare, and maintain confidential and sensitive court records and process formal orders and documents at the direction of the Judge.
• Prepare bench warrants and releases, issue summonses, subpoenas, minute entries, certified copies, and various other court forms.
• Mark and maintain all submitted exhibits, complete docket entries/case notes.
• Respond to telephonic and in-person inquiries from the public and other agencies, coordinate the court calendar, and schedule hearings.
• Receipt money following standard accounting procedures, enter fine amounts, and create payment plans.
• Perform financial reconciliation of cash drawers and may assist in the daily, overall reconciliation of the court's account.
• Act as an overall supervisor in the absence of the judicial clerk lead and the judicial clerk supervisor.
• Act as bailiff in court, if necessary, maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings

Skills

Legal experience

Court experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date

10/23/26

Application Deadline

10/30/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.25 - $24.56 hourly

Full Range: $21.25 - $34.50 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

Are you a highly detail-oriented individual with a strong legal curiosity?

As a Judicial Clerk Senior, you'll excel in a fast-paced environment where your sharp skills will be fully utilized and valued. You will specialize in providing judicial clerical and administrative support across all case-specific and complex areas of the court.

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

• Three years of progressively responsible full-time legal, court, or justice system experience
• High school diploma or GED
• A combination of post-secondary education and job-related experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Previous experience working as a Judicial Clerk in a court environment

Job Contributions

• Process, prepare, and maintain confidential and sensitive court records and process formal orders and documents at the direction of the Judge
• Prepare bench warrants and releases, issue summonses, subpoenas, minute entries, certified copies, and various other court forms
• Mark and maintain all submitted exhibits, complete docket entries/case notes
• Respond to telephonic and in-person inquiries from the public and other agencies, coordinate the court calendar, and schedule hearings
• Receipt money following standard accounting procedures, enter fine amounts, and create payment plans
• Perform financial reconciliation of cash drawers and may assist in the daily, overall reconciliation of the court's account
• Act as an overall supervisor in the absence of the judicial clerk lead and the judicial clerk supervisor
• Act as bailiff in court, if necessary, maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings

Working Conditions

• Work primarily occurs in an office setting
• 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.