Justice Court Clerk, Senior

At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our beautiful community this year.   Join us in shaping 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
  1. 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
  1. Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. 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
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• 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 

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. 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 upon successful completion of pre-employment screening.

Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you:

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:        

• Develop work plans for a unit, monitor daily operations of work unit, ensure goals and objectives or the area are being met, recommend staff assignments and training, and evaluate employees.
• Serve as a back-up to the Judicial Office Supervisor.
• Coordinate coverage for various job duties for semi-annual rotation and to accommodate vacation/sick time off.
• Schedule Pro-tem Judges when coverage is needed.
• Prepare and submit payroll.
• Monitor case files for accuracy and completeness, correct errors and assist clerks with corrections, instruct clerks on eliminating errors, and review case management policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency of the court.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Develop ideas to improve efficiency and forecast the future of the court, review and analyze legislative changes to determine impact on the court, and stay current on all programs affecting operation of the court.
• 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 TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of general clerical experience of which two (2) years of legal clerical or court related experience. Civil Traffic Hearing Officer or the ability to become one.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Skill in applying judgment in application of established policies, goals, and objectives, and in application of concepts, plans, and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods and practices.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.