Justice Court Clerk Trainee; JP- Sierra Vista

Justice Court Clerk Trainee (JP5) – Sierra Vista

Position is classified under the Judicial Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law. Opens:
Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Closes:
Open until filled, reviewed upon receipt, may close at any time. Anticipated rate of pay: $16.00 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package, including membership in the Arizona State Retirement System. This position is grant-funded; continued employment depends on grant funding. All Cochise County positions require a pre‑employment background screening.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not comprehensive.

• Answer routine incoming phone calls, emails, and questions from the public and court personnel.
• Sort and stamp incoming court documents; retrieve and deliver documents and files to various locations in the courthouse.
• Receive and record monies in accordance with Minimum Accounting Standards.
• Maintain accurate and complete digital and physical files.
• Collect data to maintain multiple logs and produce monthly/quarterly reports for department.
• Prepare correspondence and court notifications for mailing.
• Accept, mark, and maintain exhibits according to established procedures.
• Record court proceedings digitally and use court forms to create a record of the proceedings.
• Enter data for sentencing, dispositions, and financial assessments; process interfaces with statewide AZPOINT system.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in clerical or legal clerical work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Arizona Driver’s License; eligible for county insurance coverage.

Preference may be given to individuals who read, write, and speak Spanish.

• Business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Clerical and office practices and procedures.

• Using data processing systems and other office equipment and machines.

• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Apply basic math skills, including accounting/bookkeeping principles and verifying daily cash intake and balancing end‑of‑day processes per Minimum Accounting Standards.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls.

Essential functions require lifting, manual dexterity, and the ability to communicate. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force; frequent lifting or carrying of objects up to 10 pounds. Requires walking, standing, or sitting most of the time, with occasional pushing/pulling.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those who can perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Do you read, write, and speak Spanish?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question