Posting Date
05/05/26Application Deadline
05/11/26Pay Range
Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - MaxWhat We Offer
We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!
Job Type
Classified – Judicial CPRDepartment
About the Position
he Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is seeking an accomplished and motivated Judicial Financial Clerk (Travel Coordinator) to join one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation. The Judicial Financial Clerk (Travel Coordinator) manages logistical and administrative components of business and group travel within the Judicial Branch. Responsibilities include booking flights, hotels, ground transportation, and other travel-related arrangements while ensuring alignment with Judicial Branch guidelines, budgets, and approval processes. The role also supports the general accounting and reporting functions within the Finance Division of Judicial Branch Administration. This position regularly troubleshoots travel disruptions, assists employees with compliance questions, prepares and reconciles travel-related financial documents, and maintains accurate travel records.
Standard Judicial Branch business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. This position offers a hybrid-teleworking schedule, dependent on the needs of the Judicial Branch.
About The Superior Court:
The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time. We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or GED
Experience:
Two (2) years of accounting, bookkeeping, or specialized administrative experience.
OR
Combined education and experience qualifications:
An equivalent combination of post-secondary education may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis.
Our Preferred Candidate has:
Experience coordinating, arranging, and booking travel.
Experience purchasing utilizing a business credit card.
Experience in accounting compliance and reconciliations.
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Office procedures such as electronic scanning and filing
Requirements and processes for business credit card purchasing
Skill in:
Time management, task prioritization, and maintaining exceptional organizational systems
Exercising independent judgment within legal and departmental guidelines
Communicating effectively and diplomatically with all levels of the organization
Ability to:
Analyze and interpret complex documents.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
Complete assigned work in a timely, organized, and detail-oriented manner, ensuring accuracy and follow-through
ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS
(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)
Arrange conference registrations, flights, hotels, rental cars, and other transportation
Ensure reservations align with Branch policies and budgets
Compare pricing to identify cost‑effective travel options
Explain travel policies and escalate exceptions when appropriate
Help travelers understand travel policies and escalate exceptions when necessary
Develop and maintain accurate travel expense reports and assist with reimbursement processes
Reconcile travel vendor invoices and purchasing card activity
Provide assistance during travel disruptions such as delays or emergencies
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee travel support
Maintain complete records of trips, invoices, contracts, and approvals
Use available software tools to document, organize, and manage travel
Identify ways to streamline travel procedures and reduce costs
Recommend updates to travel policies as needed
Monitor and follow up on required documents and information
Perform other duties as assigned
Working conditions:
May require ability to lift 30 pounds floor to waist and assist with inventory as needed. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Additional Information
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.
The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/
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.