What are the responsibilities and job description for the Courtroom Clerk I position at Pima County?
Provide administrative and clerical support to judges, attorneys, and the public to ensure accurate and efficient case processing requiring knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, documentation, and time constraints, and makes independent decisions regarding the processing of routine legal documents. This is a court-classified position that has no supervisory responsibilities.
Preference may be given to candidates with court experience and/or those who are bilingual (English/Spanish.)
- Research case files for completeness and accuracy and prepares the file for court;
- Conduct digital recording of courtroom proceedings to document parties’ statements and activity in the courtroom;
- Review case files prior to court to ensure proper documentation and advise the judge of the case status;
- Check defendants in prior to the beginning of court and enter their presence for digital recording purposes;
- Enter all case proceedings, dispositions, motions, and court calendar into the appropriate automated systems;
- Coordinate all calendar matters with judicial staff, attorneys, litigants, victims, and outside agencies according to judicial guidelines;
- Schedule events as ordered by the judge;
- Manage efficient case flow by ensuring future events are properly scheduled;
- Provide administrative and clerical support of a confidential nature to the judge;
- Assist the attorneys and public to ensure they get relevant information pertaining to their case;
- Prepare and process appropriate documents from court proceedings and distribute the copies to the proper parties;
- Monitor and maintain the integrity of all evidence and exhibits admitted into the court record;
- Respond to staff, customer, and citizen inquiries and complaints, performs related research and resolves problem and complaints;
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Be comfortable with and have the ability to adapt to using a variety of different types of technology including but not limited to conducting court business in alternative court-authorized formats such as Zoom video and telephonic hearings;
- Operate various office equipment and applications including Zoom, desktop computers, video equipment, FTR digital recording equipment,
Preference may be given to candidates with court experience and/or those who are bilingual (English/Spanish.)
Salary : $19
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