Posting Date
07/24/26Application Deadline
Open Until FilledPay Range
Full Pay Range: $23.00 - $37.50 hourlyJob Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Clerk of the Superior CourtAbout the Position
This job posting is reserved for administrative use only and is not an active open job posting. Please do not apply to this posting unless directed by the Maricopa County Human Resources Department. Unsolicited applications submitted for this posting will not be processed.
If you have questions regarding this posting, please contact Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Services at 602-506-3755.
Are you ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about actively participating in the justice system process? Perhaps you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment and can easily juggle multiple projects. If that's you, apply to be our Courtroom Clerk!
As the Courtroom Clerk, you’ll be responsible for recording and memorializing court proceedings by attending court sessions, communicating oaths with witnesses and juries, and maintaining exhibits offered in a courtroom as evidence. You will be right in the center of the courtroom action, working very closely with the judge and courtroom assistant. The functions performed by this position ensure there is an objective record of events to facilitate the judicial process and expedite resolution pursuant to A.R.S. SS12-283.
Be bold and dare to make a difference, not just today but every day as a Clerk of the Superior Court!
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About Us
Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Clerk of the Superior Court is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community. Every member plays a vital role in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public.
COSC adopted Factors for Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors. The four Factors for Success and related competencies are:
Thought: Have and use the appropriate knowledge. (Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset)
Results: Take initiative and be accountable for results. (Takes Initiative, Ensures Accountability, Results Focused)
People: Effectively communicate and interact with others. (Influential, Develops/Others Teamwork, Collaborative)
Self: Recognize and reflect on oneself and one’s behavior. (Authentic, Aware, Flexible)
Proud to Offer
Perform work with a greater purpose; play a vital and intricate part in the administration of justice
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid 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 on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Three years of clerical, legal office, or court-related experience
High School Diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for two years of the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis
Job Contributions
Attend all sessions of court, record court proceedings in a note-taking manner, and transcribe notes into standard minute entry format within established timeframes
Determine the correct parties/agencies entitled to receive copies of minute entries
Record and secure exhibits presented for court proceedings
Communicate oaths, affirmations, and contents of court documents to court participants
Receive, process, and/or issue court documents, including protective orders, jail releases, warrants, and confidential orders
Proofreads and edits work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Maintain a list of cases under advisement for quarterly submission to the Supreme Court
Participate in large group training or one-on-one mentoring
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting that consists of a high-volume and fast-paced environment with long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull boxes and other items of up to 20 pounds
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check
Selection Procedure - Maricopa County
The Maricopa County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates considered to be the most highly qualified. Those selected will be assessed based on the evaluation of listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a list provided by Human Resources.
All offers of employment made to new hires and rehires at Maricopa County are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation. A background investigation is conducted on a current employee who changes to a Safety Sensitive Position or one having the potential for serious adverse impact on the integrity or efficiency of the County. These requirements do not pertain to employees of elected officials who undergo background investigation processes administered through their respective offices.
Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
Attention Current Maricopa County Employees: As of 1/1/2022, the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County formalized itself as a separate entity and employer from Maricopa County. To learn more about how that may affect you please click here.
Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.
Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.
All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.
Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.
The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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