Judicial Clerk Senior

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About the Position

Are you a highly detail-oriented individual with a strong legal curiosity

As a Judicial Clerk Senior youll excel in a fast-paced environment where your sharp skills will be fully utilized and valued. Located at our Downtown Justice Center you will specialize in providing judicial clerical and administrative support across all case-specific and complex areas of the court. This includes critical functions such as case processing financial and cash handling and customer service.

Apply today and play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of the Justice Courts!

About Us

The Maricopa County Justice Court Arizona is one of the largest most innovative and progressive Justice Courts in the nation. There are 26 Justice Courts in Maricopa County which provide professional judicial services to court users so they can obtain timely and economical justice within their community. We offer competitive salaries excellent benefits employee training professional growth opportunities and generous tuition reimbursement. We invite you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide exceptional and quality services to the citizens we serve.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• 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 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us Maricopa County AZ

We Require

• Three years of progressively responsible full-time legal court justice system or administrative support-related 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

We Also Value

• Previous experience working as a Judicial Clerk in a court environment

Job Contributions

• 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 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 courts account
• Act as an overall supervisor in the absence of the judicial clerk lead and judicial clerk supervisor
• Act as bailiff in court if necessary maintaining order and decorum during courtroom proceedings

Working Conditions

• Work primarily occurs in an office setting
• Hybrid and alternative work schedules may be available depending on the court location subject to the discretion of the hiring manager and business needs. Not all court locations offer these schedules as this is a customer-facing position requiring in-person support. If available such arrangements may be considered after a specified period which varies by location

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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