Justice Court Clerk I - Verde Valley Justice Court (Cottonwood)

Yavapai County Government • Cottonwood, AZ

398d • $37,003 - $47,195

About The Position

The Justice Court Clerk I position at the Verde Valley Justice Court involves performing specialized legal clerical work under close supervision. The role supports the operations and services of the Justice Court, focusing on customer service, document processing, and maintaining court records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of two (2) years of general clerical experience.
• Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Familiarity with AJACS program or other court-specific automated case management systems preferred.
• Proficiency in business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Understanding of clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing skills.
• Current knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with court-specific automated case management systems.
• Knowledge of research techniques and report writing.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer service both in-person and telephonically.
• Process a variety of court-related documents.
• Perform data entry, photocopying, and filing.
• Assist with receipting, bookkeeping, collections, and other financial transactions.
• Retrieve files and documents and manage mail delivery.
• Accept and process filings of documents.
• Schedule hearings, notify involved parties, maintain court calendar, and serve as a courtroom clerk.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED