This position is located at the Tahoe Justice Court at Stateline Nevada.
**Applications are reviewed regularly and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
0-3% Merit upon successful completion of the probationary period and 0-3% annual merit increases thereafter based upon evaluation score.
Benefits include:
This position provides general judicial court clerk assistance. This is an entry-level class in the court clerk series. Under immediate supervision, performs legal clerical work of low to moderate difficulty in support of court operations, general office support functions and other related duties as required. Incumbents in this class perform a wide variety of basic legal clerical tasks while training to successfully perform as a Deputy Court Clerk within twelve (12) months. At this level, the duties performed are routine in nature and involve little discretion or interpretation. Clerks Specialty Court and may attend other sessions of court; maintain and update court case dockets; assure all court documents are placed in appropriate case files in a timely manner; may take fine and fee payments; may balance the cash drawer at end of day; assure all court files and records are maintained in an orderly manner; perform data entry of case information into the court and case management program; may assist other court personnel, and the general public. Positions in this classification are distinguished from other classifications by entry-level job functions.
Deputy Court Clerk: $25.78 - 36.10 hourly
This position provides general judicial court clerk assistance. Under varying levels of supervision, incumbents are assigned to varied clerk positions and examine, prepare, and process a variety of legal documents in support of court operations. May attend sessions of court; maintain and update court case dockets; assure all court documents are placed in appropriate case files in a timely manner; may take fine and fee payments; may balance the cash drawer; assure all court files and records are maintained in an orderly manner; perform data entry of case information into the court and case management program; may assist other court personnel, and the general public. Positions in this classification are distinguished from other classifications by mid level and general assignment concentration on job functions that contribute to the processing and coordination of judicial activities for the court from beginning to end. Positions in this classification can perform the full range of clerk's office and courtroom clerk functions. Essential Function's for Apprentice Court Clerk:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience:
For Apprentice Court Clerk:
The position requires a High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of general office, customer service, or administrative-related functions.
For Deputy Court Clerk:
Associate degree with college coursework in business administration, criminal justice, or a related field, 1 year of experience as an apprentice court clerk or a Deputy Clerk in another Jurisdiction or State, Paralegal certification with 1 year experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation in both written and verbal formats.
Knowledge of methods and techniques used in dealing with the public including those with diverse backgrounds.
Ability to demonstrate professional customer service, understand cash handling procedures, or handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
Knowledge and understanding of court and legal terminology, processes, procedures, and the format for legal documents
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the County. Must have good grammar and effective communication skills.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Skill in organizing material, information, people in a systematic way to optimize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Basic knowledge of Nevada court procedures and legal terminology; basic understanding of managing case files for court operations and case processing is preferred but not required; knowledge of computers, and business office software applications; ability to accurately and concisely record court proceedings and compose minutes; Intermediate proficiency in planning, prioritizing and carrying out assignments with minimum supervision; intermediate skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; establishing and maintaining effective working relations with Judges, attorneys, litigants, law enforcement agencies, witnesses, the public, and co-workers.
Basic proficiency level utilizing Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, and the ability to operate other standard office equipment, including telephones, calculators, copiers, FAX machines, scanners, etc. is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; reach with hands and arms; and perform
repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move files and or boxes containing several files and/or evidence that may be awkward, hazardous or contain biological specimen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an office/courtroom environment where the physical demands require sitting for extended periods of time; frequent use of computers and standard office equipment; will work under stress of deadlines and with irate members of the public. Occasionally handles emergency/crisis/chaotic situations; frequently subject to interruptions, and multiple calls and inquiries. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
EMPLOYEES MUST BE ABLE TO MEET THE SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS OF THE POSITION:
**Tolerate exposure to: evidence and testimony that may be disturbing, such as photographs of violent scenes and victims; evidence that may include syringes, drugs, weapons and blood; defendant and witnesses who may potentially be verbally or physically abusive, allergens, such as perfumes and dust; and unpleasant odors, such as unwashed clothing, chemicals offered into evidence and unwashed people.**
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.
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