Court Operations Specialist

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

. Provide access to the judicial system and related public records .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $20 - $33 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in processing legal documents, managing public records, and providing customer service in a court-related environment. Bilingual capabilities in English and Spanish enhance communication with diverse populations.

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Legal Document ProcessingCustomer Service ExperienceCash HandlingBilingual (English/Spanish)Data Entry in Automated Court Systems

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Hard Skills

Clerical ExperienceAdministrative SkillsDocument ReviewCase ResearchFee CollectionRecord Sealing and RedactionCourt Order ProcessingMinute Entry GenerationSpecial Commissioner FunctionsProbate Registrar Functions

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Automated Court Systems

Industry Keywords

Judicial SystemPublic RecordsLegal CommunityGovernmental AgenciesCourt-Related Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide access to the judicial system and related public records
Assist the public, legal community, Courts, County, and governmental agencies with legal processes and legal and financial records
Perform cashiering at public file counters; collect and process fees, payments, and bonds
Process public records and high quantities of documents from customers, the legal community, and governmental agencies
Respond to high volumes of written and verbal inquiries
Complete case and file research for customers
Seal and redact documents and files per court order; maintain sealed, confidential, and discovery materials
Process complex court orders and exhibits
Review, file, and process complaints, petitions, exhibits, post-decrees, and subsequent documents
Set hearings and generate minute entries
Perform Special Commissioner, Probate Registrar, and/or Notary functions as necessary
Perform data entry in automated court systems
Cross-train and provide backup assistance and training to coworkers
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two years of clerical, administrative, or customer service experience OR one year working at the Clerk of Superior Court as a Justice System Clerk Associate
High school diploma or GED
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
Clerical, administrative, or customer service experience in a court-related or cash-handling environment valued
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills with moderate proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish valued
Ability to lift boxes up to 30 pounds and carry, push, or pull a distance of 500 feet
Ability to travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday
Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment thorough background investigation
Applicants must completely and fully answer questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions, including convictions that have been expunged or set aside

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek