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Pinal County

Justice Court clerk or Trainee

Pinal County, Wellton, Arizona, United States, 85356

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Job Summary – Justice Court Clerk / Trainee Join to apply for the

Justice Court clerk or Trainee

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Pinal County . This range is provided by Pinal County. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range $40,677.00/yr – $54,236.00/yr

Benefits

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, 20 Vacation Days; After Ten (10) Years, 25 Vacation Days.

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday.

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One.

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years – Two‑Week Sabbatical After Five Years, Three‑Week After Ten Years, Four‑Week After Fifteen Years.

Comprehensive Wellness Program, Quarterly Wellness Challenges, Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite, Vaccination Clinics, Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events, Skin Cancer Screening, Biometrics and Health Screening, 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, including options with Zero Employee Premium Cost.

Dental and Vision Plans.

Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Alternative Work Schedules and Telehealth.

Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program – Department 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.

Responsibilities 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, felonies, Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and input new and individual case information in the computer system.

Schedule cases on the 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 Orders 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.

Answer 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.

Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to enrich lives beyond expectation.

Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.

Perform other related duties as required.

Justice Court Clerk Trainee

Staff the front counter, assist the public, answer routine questions regarding cases, process mail, and issue receipts for payments.

Assist with entering citations, warrants, complaints, motions, felonies, Orders of Protection, Injunctions Against Harassment, and input new and individual case information in the computer system.

Schedule cases on the 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 Orders 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.

Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to 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 – 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 experience.

Ability to become appointed as a Civil Traffic Hearing Officer (CTHO).

Minimum Requirements – 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

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, & 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 and 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. It 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 environment that may periodically have unexpected requirements or demands.

Employment Details

Seniority Level: Internship

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Legal

Industries: Administrative and Support Services

EEO Statement 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 Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT). Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre‑employment screening.

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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.

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