Judicial Clerk Lead

Posting Date

04/28/26

Application Deadline

05/02/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.75- $25.06 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.75 - $35.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Classified

Department

Justice Courts

About the Position

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for the legal field?

As a Judicial Clerk Lead, you’ll thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced court environment where your expertise is both valued and impactful. Based at Justice Court Ocotillo, you’ll play a vital role in supporting complex public needs while helping train and guide fellow team members.

In this leadership position, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert and a trusted mentor, empowering your team, strengthening operations, and contributing to the court’s mission. If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills and make a meaningful difference, we invite you to apply.

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.  

Hear directly from our team in this short video, as staff share their experiences and how we proudly serve the community.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance with alternative schedule options

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Childcare benefits, including a 30% discount on full-time, part-time, or drop-in tuition at any KinderCare locations

• 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 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!  Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Two years of progressively responsible legal, court, or justice system support-related experience

• Associate’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field

• Related experience may substitute for the post-secondary education on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

• Justice court or justice system support-related experience

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

• Previous lead or supervisory experience

Job Contributions

• Performs duties of a supervisory nature, such as training and overseeing the work of other court staff, and hiring staff

• Assists staff in problem resolution and facilitates training in court operations

• Answers difficult questions concerning personnel and court policies

• Investigates and responds to complex public complaints and requests information or service in accordance with established policies and procedures

• Updates database information and reads and interprets minute entries.

• Prepares and processes formal orders and documents at the direction of the Judge

• Develops employee evaluation plans and goals, and evaluates employee performance

• Conducts legal and procedural research at the direction of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor

• Disciplines staff when necessary at the direction of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor

• Creates work plans in reaction to workload and case filings with direction from the Judicial Clerk Supervisor

• Participates in committees and work groups, affecting the creation of policies and procedures

• Helps to ensure data and financial integrity

• Serves as liaison to outside agencies at the direction of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor

• Prepare payroll along with other related personnel functions in the absence of the Judicial Clerk Supervisor

Working Conditions

• Work primarily occurs in an office setting

•  This position may include exposure to traumatic subject matter

• Must demonstrate professionalism and composure when engaging with individuals who may be emotional, distressed, or confrontational as a result of court-related matters

• Alternative schedules are based on business needs after the training period

Selection Procedure

• 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 and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

 

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