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06/05/25Application Deadline
06/08/25Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $19.75 - $24.38 hourlyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Public DefenderAbout the Position
If you are a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual seeking a crucial role within the justice system we encourage you to apply for our Justice System Clerk position!
In this position youll play a vital part in supporting our legal teams by creating and maintaining accurate case files within county case management programs (iCIS and JustWare). Your ability to meticulously read and analyze information will be essential as you build and update court calendar cases directly impacting the efficiency of our defense efforts. We value strong teamwork and the commitment to meeting daily deadlines with precision ensuring our attorneys have the correct information to represent our clients.
If youre driven by justice and have the needed analytical skills and meticulousness to support effective legal defense apply now!
About Us
With over 400 employees the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance with hybrid or alternative work schedule options
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 our upcoming on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
Paid vacation sick time and parental leave
Extensive wellness program including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Two years of experience performing office administrative or clerical duties in a legal court or justice system environment
High school diploma or GED
Related post-secondary education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Data entry experience
Experience working in/with the criminal justice system
Job Contributions
Use a computer to access and update case management systems (iCIS JustWare) in the main office or at a satellite office
Answer inquiries and assist internal and external customers with electronic or physical case files or records requests either in person or by telephone
Sort or classify information according to guidelines such as content purpose user criteria or chronological alphabetical or numerical order
Obtain information from courts and staff to update case files court calendars and case management systems
Create digital case files and occasionally hard files organize material and affix labels
Transport and destroy (shred) case files
Working Conditions
Work primarily occurs in a business office setting
Ability to lift 25-30 pounds from the floor to waist waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead carry 25-30 pounds a distance of 100 feet or push/pull 25-150 pounds a distance of 300 feet
Must obtain a valid Arizona drivers license upon hire
Upon successful completion of initial training this position has the option to choose among several hybrid or flexible schedule options including the potential to work up to 5 days from home each pay period
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
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.
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Full-Time