The Court of Appeals, Division Two, is currently accepting applications for a Deputy Clerk position available within the Office of the Clerk. Additional minimum qualifications are listed in the job description.

Position Summary:

Under supervision, the deputy clerk will perform clerical, procedural, and legal process support activities in the Office of the Clerk; performs additional work duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

Upon completion of training, the deputy clerk should be fully competent to independently perform the full range of duties as described below:

· Prioritize and analyze incoming court documents and materials for compliance with the Rules of Court, appellate court procedures, and local rules.

· Determine appropriate codes and file documents into a case management system; examines and routes documents to the appropriate party.

· Evaluate, draft, and issue detailed and complex court orders, letters, etc.; review and file opinions; may collaborate with legal staff in preparation of complex court orders and letters.

· Monitor, communicate, and coordinate with trial courts, counsel, and self-represented litigants on overdue documents and records; prepare and send out default notices and other notices relating to cases.

· Answer inquiries from court staff, the public, attorneys, and other courts regarding cases, and other procedural and legal processing issues.

· May assist in preparing oral argument calendar.

· Manage active court files in a document management system.

· Manage financial transactions for case filings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

· Office and court clerical practices, including filing and the operation of office equipment and multi-line telephone systems; proficiency with multi-function copier-scanners.

· Proficiency with Windows 11 as well as Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook; proficiency with Edge and Firefox web browsers. (A skills test will be administered during the interview to assess capabilities.)

· Ability to become skilled with, adapt to, document and organize knowledge of novel computer applications, such as case management systems, document management systems, and e-filing systems.

· Record keeping principles and practices.

· Customer service principles and practices.

· Business English and exceptional attention to detail, including composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and professional telephone etiquette.

Typical Work Environment and Environmental Factors:

This is a relatively standard office position that is characterized as highly structured and organized in accordance with the Judicial Code of Conduct and well-defined court rules. A typical workday will include time being spent sitting in the office using a computer or other work devices and attending in-person or virtual meetings with court staff. Persons in this position will generally experience a quiet work environment, but may experience noise working in an open workspace setting.

Benefits:

The Court offers an excellent benefits package that includes a choice of plans for optional medical and dental insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long and short-term disability, discounted bus fares, and an employee assistance program. Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) is required. In addition, the Court’s leave policy includes ten paid holidays and annual accrual of vacation and sick leave, based on length of service. Please click here for more information: https://hr.az.gov/employee-benefits

ADA Accommodations:

The Court of Appeals, Division Two is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Everyone is encouraged to apply and compete for jobs. If you require assistance at any stage of the application/exam process or during employment, because of an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@appeals2.az.gov.

Job Classification: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pay: $50,000

Reports to: Itza French, Chief Deputy Clerk

Schedule:

· 8-hour shift

· Monday – Friday

To apply, please go to_ https://appeals2azgov.bamboohr.com/careers _

Applications must be received by Friday, May 31st, 2024.

Applicants must include the following:

· Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

· Resume

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Tucson, AZ 85701 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tucson, AZ 85701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person