Court/Legal Clerk III - Prosecutor's Office City of Phoenix - 4.1 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $26.70 - $37.58 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits 401(a) Commuter assistance Paid parental leave Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Qualifications Administrative experience Clerical experience Full Job Description Job

ID 62995

Job Category Audit, Legal & Regulatory Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best-In-State Employers for the past two years, the City of Phoenix strives to be an employer of choice. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, working in public service offers many rewards. With more than 14,000 employees working across 41 departments, the City of Phoenix also offers the opportunity for career growth and advancement. Join our team and be a part of building the Phoenix of tomorrow! The Law Department is composed of the City Attorney's Office, which represents the City in civil matters, and the City Prosecutor's Office, which prosecutes misdemeanor crimes committed in Phoenix. The Legal Clerk Unit (LCU) provides direct support to attorneys and to the operations of the Trial and Charging Bureaus. The LCU is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Court Legal Clerk III (LCU III) position within the Prosecutor's Office to provide supervisory administrative support. The Court Legal Clerk III is a supervisory assignment within the Legal Clerk Unit (LCU), requiring considerable independent judgment and responsibility for a range of duties including: hiring and training clerical staff in a high volume work environment; managing day to day operations; developing new or improved processes, systems, procedures forms, perform docket and leave audits, and completes special projects assigned by Leadership. The Court Legal Clerk III must demonstrate strong leadership, meet deadlines, manage time efficiently, and communicate clearly, while working under the supervision of Administrative Assistant I. Charging Bureau - The Charging Bureau is responsible for reviewing and filing complaints filed by Phoenix Police Department and Initial Appearance Court. The Court Legal Clerk III position acts as a resource to the LCIIs and other support staff, solves problems, completes special projects assigned by the Charging Bureau Chief or Supervisor, and data entry into the electronic case management system, ProsecutorByKarpel, The Court Legal Clerk III is also assigned specific duties in assisting with re-files, County referral cases, submittals, barking dog complaints and assists as a backup for creating files and preparing Initial Appearance and Arraignment case files, as needed. Trial Bureau - The Trial Bureau is responsible for providing representation relating to pretrial disposition conferences, jury and non-jury trials, sentencing and probation hearings, pleas negotiations at Arraignment Court and Bond Review Court, and evaluates cases in order to make appropriate plea offers. The Court Legal Clerk III position acts as a resource to the Court Legal Clerk IIs and other support staff, solves problems, completes special projects assigned by the Trial Bureau Chief or Supervisor. The Court Legal Clerk III is also responsible for specific assigned duties, including overseeing courtroom divisions to ensure all cases are properly prepared and ready for the prosecutor, as well as processing traffic and parking matters. This position requires early morning coverage, with a standard schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. being the earliest available schedule, to ensure effective support for the team being supervised.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Experience with electronic case management systems such as ProsecutorByKarpel, including accurate data entry. Ability to collaborate professionally with court staff, attorneys, law enforcement, victims, and the public, even in high-stress situations. Clear, concise, and professional communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to manage daily operations while exercising independent judgment and meeting strict deadlines. Knowledge of alpha and numerical filing systems, possesses advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel, along with strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills. Familiarity with legal terminology, State and Federal constitutional provisions, State Statutes, Municipal Ordinances, and Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Discovery, and Victims' Rights. Knowledge of Inter-Agency Communication. Ability to interact professionally with members of the public, judges, attorneys, and other employees in the legal system.

SALARY Pay Range:

$26.70 to $37.58 per hour.

Hiring Range:

$26.70 to $34.08 per hour.

Pay Range Explanation:

Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only:

Please understand that this is pay grade 045. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.

BENEFITS A

comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, for more details: Pension Information. 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions. Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or

HSA/HDHP

plans. Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan. Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually. Dental, vision, and life insurance options. Employer paid long-term disability. Free Bus/light rail pass. Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year. Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days. Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period. Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi. For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of clerical experience, including two years of experience performing specialized clerical tasks in the courtroom, in a related court operation section, or a law office. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, . The City job description can be found here.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus: Strong skill in developing, refining, and implementing processes, systems, and procedures. Familiarity with Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Discovery and Victims' Rights. Experience in hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating clerical staff effectively. Experience conducting audits (docket, leave, or similar). Lead or Supervisory experience. Fluent in Spanish including speaking, reading, and writing.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 23, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document , your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Court/Legal Clerk III, JC:

00530, ID# 62995, 09/15/26,

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