Deputy Clerk III

Arizona Supreme Court

. Process appellate cases and court rules .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeArizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,332 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in processing appellate cases, preparing legal documents, and maintaining court records while providing exceptional customer assistance. Capable of exercising independent decision-making and effectively managing multiple projects under pressure.

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Case ProcessingLegal Document PreparationCustomer Assistance SkillsOffice Technology ProficiencyIndependent Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Appellate Case ProcessingLegal Document PreparationAutomated Case Management SystemEFiling WorkflowsFinancial Transactions

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteScannersWeb-Based Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Court OperationsCourtroom BailiffCourt Records ManagementCustomer ServiceLegal Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process appellate cases and court rules
Receive, process, and distribute documents and information regarding cases and agendas
Assist court customers in person, by telephone, and email
Prepare legal documents
Maintain court records and perform other court-related functions
Serve as a courtroom bailiff, potentially onsite or traveling with the Court
Exercise a higher level of independent decision-making than a Deputy Clerk II
Work under the direction of the Court Operations Manager and the Clerk of the Court
Complete case processing using an automated case management system and eFiling workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
Experience working in a court or other similar environment
Ability to effectively organize, manage, and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency in front-counter customer assistance skills, including receiving documents, conducting financial transactions, and responding appropriately to questions
Ability to problem-solve and work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to use office technology such as scanners, web-based applications, and MS Office Suite products
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Ability to travel with the Court when serving as courtroom bailiff

Benefits

Comp & perks

$1,000.00 employee referral incentive payment (conditions apply)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer
Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional short-term disability insurance
Optional deferred compensation plans
Optional supplemental life insurance
Ability to work remotely up to two days per week after an initial period of at least three months in person, based upon department business needs and performance
Improved work/life balance, job satisfaction, and productivity associated with remote work
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); enrollment eligibility effective after 27 weeks of employment