Top 5 Public defender Jobs in Phoenix Az

Justice System Clerk
Maricopa County —Phoenix, AZ
- $20.25 - $32.50 an hour
- Online Application
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Arraignment Court Public Defender
City of Mesa, AZ —Mesa, AZ
- $65 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
Attorney I-III
Maricopa County —Phoenix, AZ
- $82,250 - $171,750 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
Attorney III
Maricopa County —Phoenix, AZ
- $114,500 - $171,750 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
Mental Health Appeals Attorney
Maricopa County —Phoenix, AZ
- $102,000 - $195,500 a year
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Tuition reimbursement
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Justice System Clerk

Maricopa County -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.25 - $32.50 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Flexible schedule
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Clerical experience

Full Job Description

Posting Date

07/24/26

Application Deadline

07/29/26

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.25 - $23.31 hourly
Full Pay Range: $20.25 - $32.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Defender

About the Position

If you are a highly analytical and detail-oriented individual seeking a crucial role within the justice system, we encourage you to apply for our Justice System Clerk position!

In this position, you'll play a vital part in supporting our legal teams by creating and maintaining accurate case files within county case management programs (iCIS and JusticeNexus). Your ability to meticulously read and analyze information will be essential as you build and update court calendar cases, directly impacting the efficiency of our defense efforts. We value strong teamwork and the commitment to meeting daily deadlines with precision, ensuring our attorneys have the correct information to represent our clients.

If you're driven by justice and have the needed analytical skills and meticulousness to support effective legal defense, apply now!

About Us

With over 470 employees, the Office of the Public Defender is the largest of the five indigent defense offices in Maricopa County. We are also one of the largest public defender offices in the country. Our office provides innovative, client-centered legal representation in the full range of criminal matters to clients unable to afford legal counsel. Our attorneys and staff are dedicated to treating our clients with respect and dignity as we defend their constitutional rights in a court of law. This is a fast-paced department with an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Proud to Offer

Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

Two years of experience performing office, administrative, or clerical duties in a legal, court, or justice system environment
High school diploma or GED
Related post-secondary education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis

We Also Value

Data entry experience
Experience working in/with the criminal justice system

Job Contributions

Use a computer to access and update case management systems (iCIS, JustNexus) in the main office or at a satellite office
Answer inquiries and assist internal and external customers with electronic or physical case files or records requests, either in-person or by telephone
Sort or classify information according to guidelines such as content, purpose, user criteria, or chronological, alphabetical, or numerical order
Obtain information from courts and staff to update case files, court calendars, and case management systems
Create digital case files and occasionally hard files, organize material, and affix labels
Transport and destroy (shred) case files

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office environment with bright lighting and requires prolonged periods in a stationary position, constant viewing of a computer monitor or screen, frequent computer use involving repetitive hand and wrist movements, and occasional exposure to outdoor heat and sunlight
Ability to lift 25-30 pounds from the floor to waist, waist to shoulder, or shoulder to overhead, carry 25-30 pounds a distance of 100 feet, or push/pull 25-150 pounds a distance of 300 feet
Upon successful completion of initial training, this position has the option to choose among several hybrid or flexible schedule options, including the potential to work up to 5 days from home each pay period

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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