Court Clerk I

Court Clerk I And II

First review of applications on October 28, 2026 Expected hiring range: $41,844 - $47,075 Starting salary depending on experience and qualifications We are accepting applications for Court Clerk I and II. Only one vacancy exists and will be filled at the appropriate classification level based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and ability to meet the minimum requirements of the position.

Under direct supervision, this is specialized clerical position providing a full range of service support to the Town Court, its stakeholders, and the public involving the processing, recording, and filing accurate court documentation, explaining procedures and services to the public, and providing support to judicial and administrative personnel.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with the public, defendants, police department, and legal community daily, in person, on the phone, and via email. Assists both internal and external customers by providing information regarding court policies and procedures, case status updates, and judicial rulings. Routinely handles difficult public contact situations which require diplomacy and tact; performs all services efficiently and with respect for each individual.
• Creates, researches, and maintains electronic case files, including civil traffic, criminal misdemeanor, and protective order cases and enters data accurately in case management system.
• Accepts and processes payments and ensures cases are updated accurately. Closely monitors payment history and case status as it is affected by payments. Posts and reviews incoming bonds received from the County Jail. Balances all monies daily and generates financial reports.
• Performs general legal clerical duties to include, file pleadings and documents, preparing court calendar, pulling files for court sessions, creating and sending notices, summonses, search warrants and other correspondence.
• Functions as Courtroom Clerk for civil traffic and protective order cases. Assists other Court staff with work duties and completes other tasks as assigned.
• Complies with the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
• Completes Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) hours as required by the Arizona Supreme Court.

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively use personal computer hardware and software to the extent necessary to complete job functions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn court policies and procedures.
• Ability to use complex computer record keeping systems
• Skill in preparing, maintaining, and filing records, documents, letters and report
• Knowledge of customer service techniques and methods
• Knowledge of Town and Department policies and procedures
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on work assignments with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years' experience in an office or business setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• One (1) year experience in a judicial or legal setting.

Environmental Factors And Working Conditions

• Work is performed in an indoor environment.
• Must be able to lift or move up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Regular, daily attendance is an essential function for this position.

The Town of Oro Valley is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The Town does not discriminate in the provision of employment opportunities, benefits or privileges; create discriminatory work conditions; or use discriminatory evaluative standards in employment if the basis of that discriminatory treatment is, in whole or in part, the person's race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information or marital status.

Benefits

Oro Valley is a planned community cradled in the shadows of the magnificent Santa Catalina Mountains, with hiking trails through Catalina State Park, hiking and bicycle trails throughout the Town, world-class golf courses, horseback riding and a long-valued cultural tradition, vibrant for over a thousand years. Oro Valley has received many accolades through the years and is proud to have been named: Best Places to Live in Arizona, Best Towns for Families and Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business. Oro Valley is located in northern Pima County, just three miles north of Tucson, and a quick drive to the University of Arizona and Tucson International Airport. With average high temperatures of 83.4 degrees, average lows of 53.8 degrees, the town sits at an elevation of 2,640 feet, covers more than 34 square miles and has a current population of 41,011. Oro Valley was incorporated in April, 1974. Oro Valley is also quickly developing a strong reputation as home to the emerging bioscience and biotech industries. We are a young, diverse, dynamic community with a responsive government and our schools are among the finest in Arizona. The Town of Oro Valley has a council/manager form of government. Six council members and the mayor are elected for four-year terms. The town manager is appointed by town council. The Town of Oro Valley provides high-quality services including: police, planning, zoning, construction, inspection, transit services, traffic engineering, street maintenance, storm water management, flood control, water utility, parks, recreation, aquatics, library, cultural resources, economic development, constituent services, community and media relations, budget development, debt and investment management, attorney services, magistrate court and more. Town of Oro Valley currently has a benefits program that is currently offered to employees of the Town who work 20 or more hours per week on a regular basis. (Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week may qualify for participation in the individual plans, dependent upon the specific terms of coverage.)