Deputy Probate Registrar

Posting Date: 07/09/26

Final date to receive applications: 07/13/26

Pay Range: Anticipated Hiring Pay Range: $21.25 - $27.88 hourly;
Full Pay Range: $21.25 - $34.50 hourly

Salary is based on the candidates' 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 over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type: Unclassified

Department: Clerk of the Superior Court

Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? Bring your skills to the Clerk of Superior Court as our Deputy Probate Registrar!

In this role, you will assist the Probate Registrar in the administration of the informal probate process through the review, approval, denial, and processing of probate documents in accordance with statutory requirements.

This position will be working within our Probate division in Downtown Phoenix. It has the opportunity for a flexible/hybrid schedule for up to three days per week after training has been completed.

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. 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: play a vital and intricate part in the administration of justice
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
• 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 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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• Three years of experience with at least one year of customer service and two years of clerical/administrative or
• Two years at Clerk of the Superior Court as a Justice System Clerk or higher
• High School Diploma or GED
• A Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, or a closely related field may substitute for up to two years of the required experience

• Assists the Probate Registrar in reviewing and approving/denying a variety of legal probate documents, including Applications for Registrar Certificates, Applications for Subsequent Administration, Appointments of Special Administrators, Affidavits for Collection of Real Property, Informal In testates, etc.
• Processes Ancillary Probate/Proof of Authority documents, Endorsement documents, and Bonds for Issuance of Letters of Appointment
• Collects statistical data and prepares reports
• Maintains procedures and policies…