Job Announcement
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- Open and collaborative environment
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- Dress code is business casual, with jeans on Fridays
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
- Become part of the Arizona State Retirement System with a 100% city contribution match
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- Flexible schedule/remote work options (when available)
- A High School Diploma or GED supplemented by some college courses in bookkeeping, accounting or a related field; and
- 3 years of experience in customer service with frequent public contact, including 2 years of court related experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Prior court experience
- Prior experience training new employees
- Bilingual in Spanish
The City of Chandler Municipal Court is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Court Clerk Senior. The position is scheduled to work Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with the possibility of weekends and holidays.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part\-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
Who we are
The Chandler Municipal Court is the Judicial Branch of the Chandler city government and is also a part of the Arizona Judicial System. The Chandler Municipal Court serves the public and contributes to the quality of life in our community by fairly, impartially, and promptly administering justice in an effective, efficient, and professional manner.
Chandler Municipal Court is responsible for adjudicating criminal misdemeanors, criminal and civil traffic violations, city code violations, ensuring compliance with court orders, and upholding the integrity of the judicial process. The Court also serves the community by issuing Injunctions Against Harassment and Protective Orders.
Who we are looking for
Our new team member will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and collaboration. We are looking for someone to perform a variety of specialized legal clerical, secretarial and administrative duties in the City's Municipal Court system.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail\-oriented, and dependable. This individual demonstrates strong judgment, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality while supporting daily operations. They are comfortable navigating multiple systems, managing competing priorities, providing guidance to other staff when needed and should have experience training new employees.
To view the complete job description, please click here.
Minimum qualifications
Desired qualifications
This is a regular full\-time position, subject to a 6\-month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for 4 months should another position become available.
All applicants hired will be required to be fingerprinted with successful results as a condition of continued employment.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207\. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre\-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.