Senior Judicial Clerk: Court Records & Operations

Maricopa County, AZ; Avondale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent benefits

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Child care benefits

Job summary

Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona is seeking a Judicial Clerk Senior who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will provide clerical and administrative support across case types under the Judge's direction.

The position emphasizes attention to detail and a strong legal curiosity, with opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, robust benefits, and a supportive work-life balance as part of Maricopa County's commitment to staff development.

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

Post-secondary education substitution allowed

Job description

Maricopa County Justice Court in Arizona is seeking a Judicial Clerk Senior who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will provide clerical and administrative support across case types under the Judge's direction.

The position emphasizes attention to detail and a strong legal curiosity, with opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, robust benefits, and a supportive work-life balance as part of Maricopa County's commitment to staff development.