What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Clerk of the Superior Court- Clerk of the Superior Court's Office (1125) position at Coconino County, AZ?
Nature of Work
The Clerk of the Superior Court's Office, which was established by the Arizona Constitution as one of several elected offices with specific and special duties, serves as the official record keeper and financial officer for the Superior Court. The functions of the Clerk of the Court are far-reaching, satisfying more than 500 state statutes and court rules.
This interim role will provide you with opportunities to learn about the responsibilities of the Office of the Clerk of Court and to take a leadership role within the justice system for Coconino County.
Note: This is an interim position to start on January 9, 2026 and filled following the canvas for the 2026 General or Primary Election, or the Governor of the State of Arizona makes an appointment to the position. Cross-training will commence before that date, with the timing to be determined.
Note: The salary will be determined upon hire- employees may be eligible for acting pay as outlined in Coconino County Personnel Policy Compensation 2.3.
Typical Duties
- Provide the public, court, media, and the legal community access to all records of the Superior Court in Coconino County
- Ensure that designated staff attend each Superior Court session to record the actions of the court
- Be the first stop in initiating a Superior Court action in civil, criminal, juvenile, probate, adoption, or domestic relations matters
- Collect and disburse court-ordered fees, fines, and victim restitution in an expedient manner
- Receive, distribute, and preserve official court documents
- Store exhibits for all court cases
- Issue and record marriage licenses
- Process all records in juvenile dependency, delinquency, severance, and adoption cases
- Process passport applications
- Act as Jury Commissioner to establish a pool of jurors for trial in Superior Court and Justice Court cases, and for grand jury for the Superior Court and State Court
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 1 to 5 years of experience in a related field, such as legal or court clerical work.
NOTE: Please include a letter of interest as your application. This letter of interest should include your reasons for applying and interest in the opportunity. Please send your letter of interest to Presiding Judge Ted Reed at TReed@courts.az.gov.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:
(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits. Elected officials are not eligible for vacation and sick leave.)
- Vacation/Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 10 Holidays Per Year
- Health Care Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
- Sick Leave Conversion Plan
- Personal Day Purchase Program
- Vacation Sell Back Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
- Long-Term Disability
- Arizona State Retirement System
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-going Training Opportunities
- Free bus transportation/ EcoPass bus pass
Elective Coverage
- Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Tax-deferred investment program
- Accidental and Disability Insurance
- Short Term Disability