Justice Court Clerk, Senior

Pinal-County; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

An Employer that Values Each Employee

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Sabbaticals Every Five Years

Retirement Plans

Job summary

Pinal County is seeking a dedicated professional for a Judicial Office Clerk role in Arizona. The position involves planning, daily operations oversight, staff scheduling, payroll preparation, and ensuring accuracy in case management and public inquiries.

You will back up the Judicial Office Supervisor, coordinate coverage for vacations and rotations, and help improve efficiency while maintaining confidentiality and service quality within the court system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of general clerical or customer service experience, of which one (1) year as a justice court clerk.
• Civil Traffic Hearing Officer or the ability to become one.

Responsibilities

• Develop work plans for a unit, monitor daily operations of work unit, ensure goals and objectives are met, recommend staff assignments and training, and evaluate employees.
• Serve as a back-up to the Judicial Office Supervisor.
• Coordinate coverage for various job duties for semi-annual rotation and to accommodate vacation/sick time off.
• Schedule Pro-temp Judges when coverage is needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll.
• Monitor case files for accuracy and completeness, correct errors and assist clerks with corrections, instruct clerks on eliminating errors, and review case management policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency of the court.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Develop ideas to improve efficiency and forecast the future of the court, review and analyze legislative changes to determine impact on the court, and stay current on all programs affecting operation of the court.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Public service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

What’s your purpose?

Have you considered investing in your community? Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives. Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it offer a strong sense of purpose, but it also benefits you financially. We may not be the most competitive in salary, but we provide great value to our employees, including highly sought-after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years, and very affordable benefit costs. In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your passion and support your retirement!

Benefits

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  • 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee AssistanceProgram with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Job Summary

• Develop work plans for a unit, monitor daily operations of work unit, ensure goals and objectives or the area are being met, recommend staff assignments and training, and evaluate employees.
• Serve as a back-up to the Judicial Office Supervisor.
• Coordinate coverage for various job duties for semi-annual rotation and to accommodate vacation/sick time off.
• Schedule Pro-temp Judges when coverage is needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll.
• Monitor case files for accuracy and completeness, correct errors and assist clerks with corrections, instruct clerks on eliminating errors, and review case management policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency of the court.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Develop ideas to improve efficiency and forecast the future of the court, review and analyze legislative changes to determine impact on the court, and stay current on all programs affecting operation of the court.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Two (2) years of general clerical or customer service experience, of which one (1) year as a justice court clerk.
• Civil Traffic Hearing Officer or the ability to become one.

Preferred Qualifications

Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

• Skill in applying judgment in application of established policies, goals, and objectives, and in application of concepts, plans, and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods and practices.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, reach, perform repetitive motion, lift, pull, hear, speak, stoop, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

Notice to Applicants

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.