Court Clerk
Tucson Talent, Tucson, AZ, United States
Court Clerk Position
The Court Clerk position at the City of Tucson's City Court Department is responsible for managing court records, processes legal documents, and provides administrative support to judges, attorneys, and the public. Work is performed under the supervision of the Court Supervisor. This position does not supervise. Duties and Responsibilities Serves as a point of contact for the public, attorneys, and stakeholders, offering information on court procedures, case status, and filing requirements. Maintains public records requests and certified copies. Performs research and gathers information on case information. Assists customers with filing motions, extensions, proofs, and provides extensions for returning to court. Supports judges and courtroom by preparing and organizing case files court dockets, and legal documents for hearings and trials. Drafts legal documents and submits for review. Assists with the review of specialized cases while coordinating between multiple stakeholders. Inputs citations, sentencing orders, fines, fees, mandates and proofs in the case management system. Processes accepted court proofs, extensions, and payment contracts. Ensures all data is up to date and current. Processes payments and maintains daily balanced cash drawer. Identifies fraudulent bills, ensures that checks and money orders are accurate, and posts payments in the case management system. Assists with filing, tracking, preparing and presenting data and reporting. Scans documents into case management system. All other duties as assigned Working Conditions Mostly office environment. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Work Experience: Under one (1) year of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with general court processes Familiar with Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS) Experience in Administrative Support, Clerical, Customer Service, Data entry, Public Policy and Record Keeping Position Details Job Profile: J0119 - Court Clerk Compensation Grade: G103 Hourly Range: $18.15 - 27.23 USD The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Department: City Court, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer. Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship. City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.
The Court Clerk position at the City of Tucson's City Court Department is responsible for managing court records, processes legal documents, and provides administrative support to judges, attorneys, and the public. Work is performed under the supervision of the Court Supervisor. This position does not supervise. Duties and Responsibilities Serves as a point of contact for the public, attorneys, and stakeholders, offering information on court procedures, case status, and filing requirements. Maintains public records requests and certified copies. Performs research and gathers information on case information. Assists customers with filing motions, extensions, proofs, and provides extensions for returning to court. Supports judges and courtroom by preparing and organizing case files court dockets, and legal documents for hearings and trials. Drafts legal documents and submits for review. Assists with the review of specialized cases while coordinating between multiple stakeholders. Inputs citations, sentencing orders, fines, fees, mandates and proofs in the case management system. Processes accepted court proofs, extensions, and payment contracts. Ensures all data is up to date and current. Processes payments and maintains daily balanced cash drawer. Identifies fraudulent bills, ensures that checks and money orders are accurate, and posts payments in the case management system. Assists with filing, tracking, preparing and presenting data and reporting. Scans documents into case management system. All other duties as assigned Working Conditions Mostly office environment. Minimum Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Work Experience: Under one (1) year of directly related experience Preferred Qualifications: Familiar with general court processes Familiar with Arizona Judicial Automated Case System (AJACS) Experience in Administrative Support, Clerical, Customer Service, Data entry, Public Policy and Record Keeping Position Details Job Profile: J0119 - Court Clerk Compensation Grade: G103 Hourly Range: $18.15 - 27.23 USD The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Department: City Court, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer. Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship. City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-2619.