Court Clerk

Posting Date 10/20/26 Application Deadline
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $23.31 hourly
Full Range: $20.25 - $32.50 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
A higher wage would only be offered based on direct court-related or legal experience (i.e. such as that with a law firm). This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Justice Courts

About the Position
Do you want to impact Justice Court operations and provide excellent public service? The Downtown Phoenix Justice Courts is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Judicial Clerk to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll deliver exceptional customer service to individuals involved in court and legal processes, helping ensure the court runs smoothly and efficiently. From front counter service and payment processing to filing and docketing, youll gain hands-on experience with a variety of case types, deepening your understanding of the legal system every step of the way.
If youre passionate about public service, join us today!
The Maricopa County Justice Courts in Arizona, is one of the largest, most innovative, and progressive justice courts in the nation. There are 26 justice courts in Maricopa County that provide professional judicial services to court users to obtain timely and economic 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 providing exceptional and quality services to the citizens we serve.
Hear directly from our team in this short video, as staff share their experiences and how we proudly serve the community.
Tuition reimbursement
Child care benefits, including access to the

Maricopa County Kids Club

, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Two years of clerical or administrative experience including customer service, cash handling, and/or data entry
High school diploma or GED
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
Experience processing the following case types: criminal misdemeanors, criminal traffic, civil traffic, eviction actions/forcible detainers, regular civil, small claims, orders of protection/injunction against harassment
Provide quality customer service and assist the general public, law enforcement agents, and attorneys over the phone and at the counter with understanding legal filing procedures, associated fees and fines, and where to locate court-related forms
Review legal documents for sufficient information, conformity, jurisdiction, completeness, timeliness, and supporting documents
Schedule and amend the court docket, coordinate court dates, and issue appearance and release order notices
Prepare bench warrants and releases, issue summonses, subpoenas, minute entries, certified copies, and other court forms
File and retrieve legal documents and materials from an automated case management tracking system
Maintain the order of documents, identify those for transfer to the archives, and purge records according to the retention schedule
May have the opportunity to assist in the courtroom and provide administrative support to the Judge, depending on the court assignment
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. Must demonstrate professionalism and composure when engaging with individuals who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational as a result of court-related matters
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
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact