Courtroom Clerk - Criminal

Posting Date
07/29/26
Application Deadline
08/02/26
Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.00 - $29.50 hourly
Full Pay Range: $23.00 - $36.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. A higher wage would be offered only based on legal experience (e.g., with a law firm). Additional questions regarding pay can be discussed with HR during the hiring process if you are offered the position.

This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
Unclassified
Department
Clerk of the Superior Court
About the Position
Are you ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate about actively participating in the justice system process? Perhaps you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment and can easily juggle multiple projects. If that's you, apply to be our Courtroom Clerk!

As the Courtroom Clerk, you’ll be responsible for recording and memorializing court proceedings by attending court sessions, communicating oaths with witnesses and juries, and maintaining exhibits offered in a courtroom as evidence. You will be right in the center of the courtroom action, working very closely with the judge and courtroom assistant. The functions performed by this position ensure there is an objective record of events to facilitate the judicial process and expedite resolution pursuant to A.R.S. SS12-283.

Be bold and dare to make a difference, not just today but every day as a Clerk of the Superior Court!
Check out a day in the life:
These opportunities are within our Adult Services Division, working in Criminal Courtroom Services covering Criminal, Probate, and Mental Health Case types.
About Us
Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. The Clerk of the Superior Court (COSC) is seeking people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team environment, 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)

Proud to Offer
Perform work with a greater purpose: play a vital and intricate part in the administration of justice
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County and hands-on training for 3-6 months, taking place both in classrooms and courtrooms
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 exclusively
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts and employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Three years of clerical/office experience (preferred in a court or legal environment)
OR
Two years at the Clerk of the Superior Court as a Justice System Clerk or higher
High School Diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for two years of the experience requirement

Job Contributions
Attend all sessions of court, record court proceedings in a note-taking manner, and transcribe notes into standard minute entry format within established timeframes
Determine the correct parties/agencies entitled to receive copies of minute entries
Record and secure exhibits presented for court proceedings
Communicate oaths, affirmations, and contents of court documents to court participants
Receive, process, and/or issue court documents, including protective orders, jail releases, warrants, and confidential orders
Proofreads and edits work with a high degree of accuracy and detail
Maintain a list of cases under advisement for quarterly submission to the Supreme Court
Participate in large group training or one-on-one mentoring

Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office setting that consists of a high-volume and fast-paced environment with long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
Consistent Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedules; teleworking based on business needs and supervisor approval
Ability to frequently ascend and descend 1-3 steps to the work area, with or without accommodation
Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles used on County business
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull boxes and other items of up to 20 pounds
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass a criminal background check
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.
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