Pinal County is hiring: Justice Court Clerk, Senior (Department Promotion Only)

Overview

At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our community. Join us in shaping our present and future as we strive to make life better for our citizens. If you are a passionate person who wants meaningful work, work/life balance, affordable benefits, and retirement plans, please read on.

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Job Summary

Provide supervision over Court Clerks in customer service, court services, and court collections.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description

Typical Classification Essential Duties

• Develop work plans for a unit, monitor daily operations of work unit, ensure goals and objectives of the area are being met, recommend staff assignments and training, and evaluate employees.
• Serve as a back-up to the Judicial Office Supervisor.
• Coordinate coverage for various job duties for semi-annual rotation and to accommodate vacation/sick time off.
• Schedule Pro-tem Judges when coverage is needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll.
• Monitor case files for accuracy and completeness, correct errors and assist clerks with corrections, instruct clerks on eliminating errors, and review case management policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency of the court.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Develop ideas to improve efficiency and forecast the future of the court, review and analyze legislative changes to determine impact on the court, and stay current on all programs affecting operation of the court.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of general clerical experience, of which two (2) years are legal clerical or court-related experience. Civil Traffic Hearing Officer or ability to become one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in applying judgment in applying policies, goals, and objectives, and in applying concepts, plans, and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Physical Demands

The work is sedentary and may require exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; involves fingering, grasping, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting, hearing, speaking, stooping, walking, and maintaining mental and visual acuity.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires adaptability to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Notice to Applicants

We value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy and it may impact future applications. The hiring salary is dependent on experience and funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM OPT.

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, including a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check, and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement, a valid Arizona driver’s license is required.

Work in this classification may require duties not specifically spelled out but reasonably considered incidental to the described duties.