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Pinal County, AZ

Justice Court Clerk or Trainee

Pinal County, AZ, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85239

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Salary :

$0.00 Annually Location :

Justice Courts Western 19955 N. Wilson Ave Maricopa AZ 85139, AZ Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number:

202500745 Department:

Justice Court - Western- Maricopa Opening Date:

09/02/2025 Closing Date:

9/7/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Description At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our beautiful community this year. Come and be a part of our present and our future as we strive every day to make life better for our citizens. If you are a passionate person and want to do meaningful work and enjoy work/life balance, affordable benefits and highly sought after retirement plans,

please keep reading . An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays

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One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Quarterly Wellness Challenges Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite Vaccination Clinics Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions -

Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit! Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

Some Medical Plans with

Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans Tuition Reimbursement Program Alternative Work Schedules Telehealth Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options Civil Service Leave VanPool Options Short-Term Disability -

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance -

Employer Paid Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance. Additionally, work with an exceptional team of people who are dedicated to making Pinal County an excellent place for its citizens and employees. 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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Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.

Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you: THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR BOTH JUSTICE COURT CLERK AND JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE.THE POSITION AND SALARY WILL BE DETERIMINED BASED ON APPLICANTS QUALIFICATIONS, IF SELECTED. JOB SUMMARY - JUSTICE COURT CLERK

PAY GRADE 06

SALARY RANGE - $40,677.00 - $54,236.00 Under general supervision, perform routine to advanced work providing customer service, processing court documents and files, and perform clerical and record-keeping duties for the Justice Courts.

JOB SUMMARY - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE

PAY GRADE 05

SALARY RANGE - $37,318.50 - $49,758.00

Under close supervision, perform basic work in assisting customers, processing court documents and files and performing basic clerical duties and data entry for the Justice Court. This is an entry level, trainee position. Upon successful completion of the probationary period and after the one-year training period, individuals in this classification are eligible for a non-competitive promotion to the Justice Court Clerk position.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. Example of Duties TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

Staff the front counter, assist the public, answer questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments. Enter citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system. Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location. Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information. Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure. Process documents, monitor compliance, and organize the court calendar. Report to MVD. Monitor defendant's compliance with court orders and issue Order to Show Cause accordingly. Issue and validate warrants. Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings. Research and resolve customer inquiries. Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request. Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases. Prepare subpoenas and claims for signature. Process traffic and criminal citations. Answers questions from Justice Court Clerk Trainees and provide information and tools and positive customer interaction. May lead and train Justice Court Clerk Trainees. Process and assist in Civil Traffic case disposition. To 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. TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE:

Staff the front counter, assist the public, and answer routine questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments. Assist with entering citations, warrants, complaints, motions, and felonies, input Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and enter information for new and individual cases in the computer system. Schedule cases on court calendar and pull and file cases in the correct location. Verify and accept citations, verify appearance times for officers, and research specific case information. Preserve and maintain court records according to State Statute and AZ Rules of Court Procedure. Assist with processing documents, monitoring compliance, and organizing the court calendar. Report to MVD. Assist with monitoring defendant's compliance with court orders and issuing Order to Show Cause accordingly. Assist with issuing and validating warrants. Assist the public with proper documents and orders from the bench and monitor court recordings. Research and resolve customer inquiries. Give routine information regarding court procedures upon request. Perform general clerical duties in civil, criminal and traffic cases. Assist with preparing subpoenas and claims for signature. Process traffic and criminal citations. To 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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience One (1) year experience as a Justice Court Clerk, Trainee, or equivalent. Relevant education may substitute for the customer service and computer related experience. Ability to become appointed as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK - JUSTICE COURT CLERK TRAINEE:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Six (6) months of customer service and computer experience. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements. Preferred Qualifications :

Valid Arizona State Driver's License. Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill in operating computer systems and basic software applications. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is sedentary requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval. Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available. Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.

Paid Vacation And Sick Leave

15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service

Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service

Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program Quarterly Wellness Challenges

Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite

Vaccination Clinics

Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events

Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite

Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite

Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online

Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)