Administrative Courtroom Clerk - Non-Criminal

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About the Position

Are you ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about actively participating in the justice system process? Perhaps you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and can easily juggle multiple projects. If that's you, apply to be our Administrative Courtroom Clerk!

As the Administrative 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 bailiff.
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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These opportunities are within our Adult Services Division, working in a non-criminal case type.

About Us
Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Our department 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.

We are people making a difference.

Come make a positive impact as a member of the Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court!

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose: play a vital and intricate part in the administration of justice

• 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

• Paid vacation, sick time, and (birth/adoption) 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 12.27% monthly contribution rate and 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

• Consistent Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedules; teleworking based on business needs and supervisor approval

• Ability to frequently ascend and descend 1-3 steps to the work area, with or without accommodation

• Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles use on County business

• Ability to lift, carry, push, 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

• 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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