Justice Court Clerk

Job Title

Legal Clerk

Summary

Under general supervision, performs legal clerical work of routine difficulty for planning the operations of the Justice Court; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

· Plans and coordinates the day-to-day operation of the Justice Court to include preparation of docket entries, summonses, subpoenas, warrants of arrest and judgments. · Prepares and maintains court calendars. · Serves in court. · Prepares and maintains records, legal forms and files. · Communicates with attorneys, other courts, law enforcement agencies and the public. · Prepares a variety of statistical and administrative reports. · Resolves problems to allow for efficient court operations. · Accepts and tracks receipts, debts and balances for the courts. · Secures monies. May disburse funds and generate outgoing checks. · Answers telephones, responds to questions, takes messages and transfers callers to appropriate parties.

Knowledge and Skills

· Knowledge of justice court procedures and pertinent rules, regulations and laws. · Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment. · Knowledge of proper business English, grammar, spelling and legal terminology. · Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices. · Skill in taking and transcribing dictation. · Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing. · Skill to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.

Desirable Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED; AND three years progressive clerical experience; AND demonstrate a minimum typing speed of forty (40) WPM; AND have no felony convictions and pass a state and federal background check; AND a valid drivers license.

Employee Benefits

Navajo County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 40 hours per week that includes:

• Vacation/Annual/Personal Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tel-A-Doc 24/7
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
• Correction Officer's Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Payroll Direct Deposit
• Elective Coverage
• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Deferred Compensation
• MetLife Elective Plans

Regular Part Time employees working 30 – 39 hours a week receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Part Time employees working less than 30 hours a week and temporary employees do not receive benefits.

Job Number: 2026-00202

Department: Show Low Justice Court

Location: Show Low, AZ

Salary: $22,846.20 Annually

Job Type: Part Time

Opening Date: 04/27/2026

Closing Date: Continuous