Justice Court Clerk I - Verde Valley Justice Court (Cottonwood) - Yavapai County, AZ : Job Details

Under close supervision, perform a variety of specialized legal clerical work of routine difficulty in support of the operations and services of the Justice Court.

* Performs customer service both in-person and telephonically.

* Process a variety of court-related documents.

* Performs data entry, photocopying, and filing.

* Assists with receipting, bookkeeping, collections, and other financial transactions.

* Retrieves files and documents and retrieves, opens, and delivers mail.

* Accepts and processes filings of documents.

* Schedules hearings, notifies parties involved, maintains court calendar, and serves as a courtroom clerk.

* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

A minimum of two (2) years of general clerical experience.

Additional Requirements:

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

* Legal terminology and court procedures.

* AJACS program or other court specific automated case management system preferred.

* Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.

* Clerical office practices and procedures.

* Research techniques and report writing.

* Current Microsoft Office software.

* Filing and recordkeeping.

Skill in:

* Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.

* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

* Organization and adherence to detail.

Ability to:

* Follow written and verbal instructions.

* Memorize procedures.

* Process work accurately and detect variations from the normal in documents and files.

* Type at a minimum speed of sixty (60) WPM.

* Comprehend and make inferences from written material and verbal communications.

* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.

* Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.

* Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.

* Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.

* Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment:

The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Grade: 2

Classification: Classified

Safety Sensitive: No