Courtroom Clerk - Juvenile

Posting Date

01/07/26

01/11/26

Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.00 - $29.50 hourly
Full Pay Range: $23.00 - $36.00 hourly.

Salary is based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. A higher wage would only be offered based on direct court-related or legal experience (i.e., such as that with a law firm). Additional questions regarding pay can be discussed with HR during the hiring process if you are offered a position. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated work week.

Unclassified

Clerk of the Superior Court

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 Courtroom Clerk for the Juvenile Services Division!

As the 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 courtroom assistant. 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!

Check out a day in the life:

These opportunities are within our Juvenile Services Division located at the Southeast Juvenile facility at 1810 S. Lewis, Mesa, and will require occasional weekend work.

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. The Clerk of the Superior Court 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. COSC adopted Factors for Success to provide transparent guidance for sustainability, strategic initiative achievement, positive learning culture, and inclusivity by linking foundational skills and value-based behaviors.

The four Factors for Success and related competencies are:

• Thought:
  Have and use the appropriate knowledge. (Business Acumen, Customer Focus, Strategic Mindset)
• Results:
  Take initiative and be accountable for results. (Takes Initiative, Ensures Accountability, Results Focused)
• People:
  Effectively communicate and interact with others. (Influential, Develops/Others Teamwork, Collaborative)
• Self:
  Recognize and reflect on oneself and one's behavior. (Authentic, Aware, Flexible)

• 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 exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and 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% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• 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

• Attend all sessions of court, record court proceedings in a note‑taking manner, and transcribe notes into standard minute entry format within established time frames.
• Determine the correct parties/agencies entitled to receive copies of minute entries.
• Record and secure exhibits presented for court…