Senior Judicial Clerk: Court Records & Caseflow

Maricopa County; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with purpose

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Maricopa County Justice Court is seeking a Judiciary Clerk Senior to provide clerical and administrative support across all case areas. You will handle case processing, financial tasks, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, strong legal curiosity, and the ability to manage confidential records while coordinating hearings and court calendars. A hybrid schedule may be available, with overtime eligibility for hours over 40 per week.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Maricopa County Justice Court is seeking a Judiciary Clerk Senior to provide clerical and administrative support across all case areas. You will handle case processing, financial tasks, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes accuracy, strong legal curiosity, and the ability to manage confidential records while coordinating hearings and court calendars. A hybrid schedule may be available, with overtime eligibility for hours over 40 per week.