Justice Court Clerk or Justice Court Clerk Trainee

Have you considered investing in your community?   Pinal County is a beautiful place that needs passionate people who want to help others and make a difference in their lives.  

Public service is a rewarding career choice; not only does it provide an immense sense purpose it also impacts you financially as well.  We may not be the most competitive on salary, but we offer an amazing value to our employees including highly sought after retirement plans, paid sabbaticals every five years and extremely affordable benefit costs.  In the long run, Pinal County is an excellent choice to fulfill your heart and soul along with funding your retirement!  

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.  Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you.  We are growing so be sure to check out all of our other opportunities as well!  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays  One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employee.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

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Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

Under close supervision, perform basic work in assisting customers, processing court documents and files and performing basic clerical duties and data entry for the Justice Court. This is an entry level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the probationary period and after the one-year training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Justice Court Clerk position.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

• Staff the front counter, assist the public, answer questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.
• Enter citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system.     
• Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location.
• Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information.  
• Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure. 
• Process documents, monitor compliance, and organize the court calendar.
• Report to MVD.
• Monitor defendant's compliance with court orders and issue Order to Show Cause accordingly.
• Issue and validate warrants.
• Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings.
• Research and resolve customer inquiries.
• Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request. 
• Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases. 
• Prepare subpoenas and claims for signature.
•  Process traffic and criminal citations. 
• Answers questions from Justice Court Clerk Trainees and provide information and tools and positive customer interaction.
• May lead and train Justice Court Clerk Trainees. 
• Process and assist in Civil Traffic case disposition.  
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE:         

• Staff the front counter, assist the public, and answer routine questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.
• Assist with entering citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system.    
• Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location.
• Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information.  
• Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure. 
• Assist with processing documents, monitoring compliance, and organizing the court calendar.
• Report to MVD.
• Assist with monitoring defendant's compliance with court orders and issuing Order to Show Cause accordingly.
• Assist with issuing and validating warrants.
• Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings.
• Research and resolve customer inquiries.
• Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request. 
• Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases. 
• Assist with preparing subpoenas and claims for signature.
• Process traffic and criminal citations.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience
• One (1) year experience as a Justice Court Clerk, Trainee, or equivalent.
• Relevant education may substitute for the customer service and computer related experience. 
• Ability to become appointed as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO).  

 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE: 

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience.   
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Skill in operating computer systems and basic software applications.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Salary : $37,319 - $49,758