Posting Date
06/16/26
Application Deadline
06/18/26
Pay Range
$18.50 - $26.50 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
Unclassified
Department
Public Defense Services
About the Position
If you are passionate about helping others and you have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, we hope you will consider applying to become our newest Justice System Clerk Associate. In this role, you will have the opportunity to serve as the first point of contact for our clients as well as provide legal clerical support to our attorneys.
About Us
The Maricopa Court Office of Public Defense Services assigns and oversees private attorneys contracted to represent indigent individuals in criminal, delinquency, dependency, mental health, and probate matters. We provide administrative support, financial oversight, integrated technology solutions and HR services to all five of Maricopa County’s Indigent Representation offices (Public Defender, Legal Defender, Legal Advocate, Public Advocate and Contract Counsel) in an effort to ensure indigent individuals have their fundamental rights protected and receive quality legal representation.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
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
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
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% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
One year of clerical experience
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
Clerical experience in a legal, court, criminal justice, or indigent defense setting
Bilingual English/Spanish skills
Job Contributions
Serves as a receptionist, managing incoming calls by screening, directing, and transferring to appropriate staff
Assists callers and in-person customers by looking up and relaying information regarding their assigned attorney, as well as upcoming court dates
Monitors court calendar and notifies attorneys of client arrival
Assigns attorneys to unrepresented clients in coordination with attorneys and assignment staff
Enters assignments and payment information in the case management system
Performs initial conflict checks
Builds and organizes both hardcopy and electronic files
Performs other miscellaneous routine clerical tasks as needed
Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors in an office setting with p ublic contact, working in a team environment, handling interruptions, and frequently changing tasks are common occurrences
Performing work with accuracy and attention to detail, as well as under short deadlines and with time pressures, are frequent occurrences
May be required to occasionally lift 10 pounds from floor to waist, waist to shoulder or shoulder to overhead
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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The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is comprised of Superior Court, Adult Probation and Juvenile Probation, which includes juvenile detention. The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is the fourth largest trial court system in the nation and, along with its 3,200 employees, is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of the community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. For more information, visit www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov.
Mission
Our mission is clear and simple: We are 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.
Vision
In pursuit of this mission, our employees are reminded to keep our vision as part of their daily work—committing themselves to excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law… every person, every day, every time.
Values
The Judicial Branch achieves both our mission and vision through the application of our values; Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Safety.
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