Senior Justice System Clerk

Maricopa County

. Initiate, update, and edit case management records using case management systems and identify potential conflicts .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesSenior💰 $21 - $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in case management systems and legal administrative processes, with a strong ability to manage case files, conduct audits, and provide training. Proficient in interpreting complex legal documents and serving as a liaison with court systems and customers.

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Case Management SystemsLegal Administrative ExperienceData Entry and InterpretationCustomer Service SkillsTraining and Development

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementData EntryRecord AuditingFile OrganizationConflict ResolutionQuality ControlResearch SkillsDocument InterpretationData Transaction Error ResolutionLifting Up to 25 Lbs

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Records SystemsCase Management Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Legal EnvironmentCourt SystemsIndigent Defense OfficeAdministrative SupportSafety-Sensitive Position

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiate, update, and edit case management records using case management systems and identify potential conflicts
Audit caseloads, research case weight, and resolve data transaction errors and work quality control reports
Interpret and enter data from sentencing reports and other complex minute entries
Assist customers with requests for electronic or physical records and troubleshoot process problems
Sort or classify information according to established guidelines
Update case files, court calendars, and case management systems
Create hard files, organize materials, affix labels, pull, transport, and destroy case files as needed
Provide new hire training, cross-training, and refresher training
Cover Supervisors in the absence of the Justice System Clerk Lead and Justice System Clerk Supervisors
Manage the lifespan of case files from opening, researching, and updating through closing
Serve as a liaison with the Court and support internal and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three years of full-time progressively responsible legal, court, or justice system administrative-related experience
High school diploma or GED
Post-secondary education may substitute for up to two years of the experience requirement
Experience with electronic records or case management systems in a legal, medical, or insurance environment valued
Experience working within an indigent defense office valued
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Drug and alcohol testing requirements apply to positions designated as safety-sensitive

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tuition reimbursement
Hybrid and alternative work schedule options
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 with a 100% employer match on Day 1
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek