P/T Justice Court Clerk

NAVAJO COUNTY; Show Low (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Pro-rated benefits for part-time

Job summary

Navajo County is seeking a part-time legal clerk for the Show Low Justice Court to support daily court operations, including docket entries, calendars, and records. You will interact with attorneys, staff, and the public while ensuring accurate maintenance of court documents.

Requires 3+ years clerical experience, HS diploma/GED, 40 WPM typing, clean background, and a valid driver’s license. This is a part-time on-site role with benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years progressive clerical experience.
• Minimum typing speed of 40 WPM.
• No felony convictions and ability to pass state and federal background checks.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate day-to-day operation of the Justice Court, including docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments.
• Prepare and maintain court calendars and records.
• Provide in-court support and communicate with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement, and the public.
• Prepare statistical and administrative reports and handle receipts, debts and balances.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Verbal & written communication

Court procedures knowledge

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dictation

Filing systems

Job description

Salary$15.15 HourlyLocationShow Low, AZJob TypePart TimeJob Number2026-00273DepartmentShow Low Justice CourtOpening Date10/08/2026Closing DateContinuousSummaryUnder general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.Essential Job Functions(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)· Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court to include preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments.· Prepares and maintains court calendars.· Serves in court.· Prepares and maintains records, legal forms and files.· Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and the public.· Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports.· Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations.· Accepts and tracks receipts, debts and balances for the courts.· Secures monies. May disburse funds and generate outgoing checks.· Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties.Knowledge and Skills· Knowledge of justice court procedures and pertinent rules, regulations and laws.· Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment.· Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and legal terminology.· Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.· Skill in taking and transcribing dictation.· Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.· Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.Desirable QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED; AND three years progressive clerical experience; AND demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM; AND have no felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check; AND a valid drivers license.Employee BenefitsNavajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40hours per week that includes:(Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis.Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits)